Żagań Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Żagań, Lubuskie, Poland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Żagań has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 747 mm (29 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. July brings wetter days averaging 93 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation, spread over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, April experiences a drier climate, with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rainfall spread across 13 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Żagań Temperature page.

Żagań's average annual precipitation is 747 mm (29 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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.

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