Toad River (BC) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Toad River, British Columbia, Canada. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Toad River receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 746 mm (29 in) annually. The distribution varies significantly throughout the year, with a distinct dry season during certain months, as shown in our charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Toad River, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives high rainfall, with an average of 134 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -10°C (14°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Toad River Temperature page.

Toad River's average annual precipitation is 746 mm (29 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.

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 Toad River (BC)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Toad River (BC) Climate page.