Stara Sušica Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Stara Sušica, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Stara Sušica has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1452 mm (57 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in Stara Sušica occurs in September, which receives around 143 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, January, Stara Sušica experiences moderate snow/rainfall, totaling approximately 90 mm (3.5 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). The city receives 214 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Stara Sušica Temperature page.

Stara Sušica's average annual precipitation is 1452 mm (57 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

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.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

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