Staindrop Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Staindrop, Durham, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Staindrop has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 909 mm (36 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Staindrop has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 85 mm (3.3 in), and the driest month, March, with 64 mm (2.5 in), is minimal.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 173 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Staindrop Temperature page.

Staindrop's average annual precipitation is 909 mm (36 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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