Silver Sands Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Silver Sands, Barbados. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Silver Sands has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1126 mm (44 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.
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, October receives substantial rainfall, averaging 164 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, February brings less rainfall, with 34 mm (1.3 in) over 8 rainy days.
October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 237 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Silver Sands Temperature page.
Explore Silver Sands's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Silver Sands spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Barbados: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Barbados. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Silver Sands vs World: Rainfall Compared
Silver Sands's average annual precipitation is 1126 mm (44 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.
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 Silver Sands:
- 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 Silver Sands's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Silver Sands Climate page.
