Wemyss Bay Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Wemyss Bay. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Wemyss Bay has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1656 mm of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Wemyss Bay experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 173 mm in January, the wettest month, and 100 mm in May, the driest month.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. The city receives 37 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Wemyss Bay Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in the United Kingdom

The map below shows the annual precipitation across the United Kingdom. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Wemyss Bay’s average annual precipitation is 1656 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Wemyss Bay’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Wemyss Bay Climate page.