Saraotou Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Saraotou, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Saraotou has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2663 mm (105 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, March receives substantial rainfall, averaging 310 mm (12 in) of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July brings less rainfall, with 136 mm (5.4 in) over 16 rainy days.

March, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Saraotou Temperature page.

Saraotou's average annual precipitation is 2663 mm (105 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• 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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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