Wisborough Green Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Wisborough Green, West Sussex, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Wisborough Green experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 755 mm (30 in) yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in Wisborough Green occurs in November, which receives around 77 mm (3 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Wisborough Green experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 49 mm (1.9 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Wisborough Green Temperature page.

Wisborough Green's average annual precipitation is 755 mm (30 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Wisborough Green:

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