San Kamphaeng Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

San Kamphaeng is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1453 mm (57 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in San Kamphaeng shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 300 mm (12 in) of precipitation during the wettest month August, distributed over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 6.4 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). The city receives 116 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our San Kamphaeng Temperature page.

San Kamphaeng's average annual precipitation is 1453 mm (57 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including San Kamphaeng:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about San Kamphaeng's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our San Kamphaeng Climate page.