Oban Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Oban, Strathclyde, Scotland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let’s explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Oban has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2292 mm of rain/snowfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. January brings wetter days averaging 254 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 rainy days.
In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 128 mm of rainfall spread across 18 rainy days.
January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. The city receives 33 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Oban Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Scotland
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Scotland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Oban’s average annual precipitation is 2292 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.
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.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
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 Oban’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Oban Climate page.
Current rainfall in Oban
