Yala Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Yala. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Yala experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1163 mm of precipitation annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. The city receives 192 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Yala Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Sri Lanka
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Sri Lanka. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Yala’s average annual precipitation is 1163 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.
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 Yala’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Yala Climate page.
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