Tsumagoi Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Tsumagoi, Gunma, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Tsumagoi has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1605 mm (63 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Tsumagoi can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 219 mm (8.6 in) of precipitation over 23 rainy days.

In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall, spread across 15 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). The city receives 170 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Tsumagoi Temperature page.

Tsumagoi's average annual precipitation is 1605 mm (63 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.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Tsumagoi's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Tsumagoi Climate page.