Shoranūr Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Shoranūr, India. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Shoranūr experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2334 mm (92 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Shoranūr can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 485 mm (19 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 5.7 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Shoranūr Temperature page.

Shoranūr's average annual precipitation is 2334 mm (92 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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.

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