Erick Burgueño Salas
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The amount of monthly rainfall in Northern Ireland varies from year to year. During the period in consideration, the lowest rainfall levels were recorded in April 2021 at just 23.3 millimeters. Meanwhile, the most rainfall occurred in February 2020, when 231.8 millimeters fell. In that same month there were 24.6 rain days recorded, an unusually high number for February. A rain day is when there is a total of 1 mm or more of rain in a day.
Seasonal rainfall
Since 2010, winter has been on average the wettest season in Northern Ireland. In 2023, however, autumn was the wettest season, with nearly 429 mm of rainfall. That year, winter was the driest season, with 214 mm of rainfall.
Regional rainfall
When compared to the rest of the UK, Northern Ireland receives less rain than both Scotland and Wales, but more than England. In 2023, the country experienced 1,399 mm of rainfall. In comparison, Scotland and Wales received 1,574 and 1,680 mm, respectively. This is due to the Scottish Highlands high levels of rain and Wales’ location in comparison to the Atlantic Ocean.
Seasonal rainfall
Since 2010, winter has been on average the wettest season in Northern Ireland. In 2023, however, autumn was the wettest season, with nearly 429 mm of rainfall. That year, winter was the driest season, with 214 mm of rainfall.
Regional rainfall
When compared to the rest of the UK, Northern Ireland receives less rain than both Scotland and Wales, but more than England. In 2023, the country experienced 1,399 mm of rainfall. In comparison, Scotland and Wales received 1,574 and 1,680 mm, respectively. This is due to the Scottish Highlands high levels of rain and Wales’ location in comparison to the Atlantic Ocean.
