Silver Star (BC) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Silver Star, British Columbia, Canada. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Silver Star receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 699 mm (28 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Silver Star, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate snow/rainfall, with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation. This snow/rainfall is distributed across 16 snowy/rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°F). The city receives 50 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Silver Star Temperature page.

Silver Star's average annual precipitation is 699 mm (28 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.

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

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.

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