Šipanska Luka Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Šipanska Luka, Sipan, Croatia. 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.
Šipanska Luka has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1484 mm (58 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct rainy 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, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 221 mm (8.7 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July brings less rainfall, with 35 mm (1.4 in) over 7 rainy days.
November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). The city receives 136 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Šipanska Luka Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Croatia: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Croatia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Šipanska Luka vs World: Rainfall Compared
Šipanska Luka's average annual precipitation is 1484 mm (58 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.
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.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
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.
- 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 Šipanska Luka's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Šipanska Luka Climate page.
