Sharurah Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sharurah, Najran Province, Saudi Arabia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Sharurah sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 17 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Sharurah has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, March, with 4.2 mm (0.2 in), and the driest month, December, with 0 mm (0 in), is minimal.

March, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sharurah Temperature page.

Sharurah's average annual precipitation is 17 mm (0.7 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.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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 Sharurah:

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