Tuam Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Tuam. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Tuam has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1102 mm of rainfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Year-round, Tuam has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 106 mm, and the driest month, September, with 81 mm, is minimal.
December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. The city receives 35 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 18°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Tuam Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Ireland
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Ireland. 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
Tuam’s average annual precipitation is 1102 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.
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.
How Does Precipitation Affect Local Climate?
Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:
- Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.
- Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.
For more detailed information about Tuam’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Tuam Climate page.
Current rainfall in Tuam
6 m/s
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