Tengchong Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Tengchong, Yunnan, China. 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.
Tengchong is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2110 mm (83 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.
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, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 477 mm (19 in) of precipitation, recorded across 25 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, December brings less rainfall, with 25 mm (1 in) over 3 rainy days.
July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Tengchong Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in China: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across China. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Tengchong vs World: Rainfall Compared
Tengchong's average annual precipitation is 2110 mm (83 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.
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 Tengchong's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Tengchong Climate page.
