Sherbrooke (NS) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia, Canada. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Sherbrooke has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1389 mm (55 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Despite minor fluctuations, Sherbrooke enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 141 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation, while in May, Sherbrooke receives about 90 mm (3.5 in).

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sherbrooke Temperature page.

Sherbrooke's average annual precipitation is 1389 mm (55 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.

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

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 Sherbrooke (NS):

• 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 Sherbrooke (NS)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sherbrooke (NS) Climate page.