Danmarkshavn Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Danmarkshavn. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Danmarkshavn tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 407 mm of rain/snow per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, January receives substantial snowfall, averaging 50 mm of precipitation, recorded across 5 snowy days.

In contrast, the drier season, June brings less snow/rainfall, with 13 mm over a single snowy/rainy day.

January, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of -18°C and receives 0 hours of sunshine. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 3°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Danmarkshavn Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Greenland

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Greenland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Danmarkshavn’s average annual precipitation is 407 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

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

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Danmarkshavn’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Danmarkshavn Climate page.