SantʼAndrea Apostolo dello Ionio Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in SantʼAndrea Apostolo dello Ionio, Calabria, Italy. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, SantʼAndrea Apostolo dello Ionio receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 857 mm (34 in) annually. The distribution varies significantly throughout the year, with a distinct dry season during certain months, as shown in our charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

SantʼAndrea Apostolo dello Ionio can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 115 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 18 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our SantʼAndrea Apostolo dello Ionio Temperature page.

SantʼAndrea Apostolo dello Ionio's average annual precipitation is 857 mm (34 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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 SantʼAndrea Apostolo dello Ionio:

• 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.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about SantʼAndrea Apostolo dello Ionio's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our SantʼAndrea Apostolo dello Ionio Climate page.