Sukhum Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sukhum, Abkhazia, Georgia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Sukhum has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1595 mm of rain/snowfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Precipitation levels in Sukhum remain relatively steady throughout the year. January has the most rain, with 145 mm over 15 days. In April, this drops slightly to 123 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.
January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 17°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Sukhum Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Abkhazia, Georgia
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Abkhazia, Georgia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Sukhum’s average annual precipitation is 1595 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
How is Precipitation Measured?
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.
Sea vs. Land Precipitation
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.
For more detailed information about Sukhum’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sukhum Climate page.
Current rainfall in Sukhum
