Starigrad-Paklenica Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Starigrad-Paklenica, Zadar County, Croatia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Starigrad-Paklenica has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1329 mm (52 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

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 178 mm (7 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July brings less rainfall, with 43 mm (1.7 in) over 10 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). The city receives 124 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Starigrad-Paklenica Temperature page.

Starigrad-Paklenica's average annual precipitation is 1329 mm (52 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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