Shanmenkou Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Shanmenkou, China. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

On average, Shanmenkou receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 972 mm (38 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

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, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 176 mm (6.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December brings less rainfall, with 17 mm (0.7 in) over 4 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). The city receives 181 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Shanmenkou Temperature page.

Shanmenkou's average annual precipitation is 972 mm (38 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

• "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 Shanmenkou's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Shanmenkou Climate page.