Wakkerstroom Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Wakkerstroom has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1019 mm (40 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Wakkerstroom shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 189 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation during the wettest month December, distributed over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). The city receives 299 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Wakkerstroom Temperature page.

Wakkerstroom's average annual precipitation is 1019 mm (40 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Wakkerstroom:

• 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.

• 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 Wakkerstroom's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Wakkerstroom Climate page.