Wotton under Edge Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Wotton under Edge, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

On average, Wotton under Edge receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 818 mm (32 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Despite minor fluctuations, Wotton under Edge enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 77 mm (3 in) of precipitation, while in March, Wotton under Edge receives about 58 mm (2.3 in).

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). The city receives 102 hours of sunshine in this period. 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 Wotton under Edge Temperature page.

Wotton under Edge's average annual precipitation is 818 mm (32 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.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

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