Whitestone Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Whitestone, Devon, United Kingdom. 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.

On average, Whitestone receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 886 mm (35 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Precipitation levels in Whitestone remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 84 mm (3.3 in) over 17 days. In September, this drops slightly to 63 mm (2.5 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). The city receives 104 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Whitestone Temperature page.

Whitestone's average annual precipitation is 886 mm (35 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

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