Lake Baikal Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Lake Baikal. 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.

Lake Baikal tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 294 mm of rain/snow per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Lake Baikal, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 51 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 5.8 mm over 9 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -14°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Lake Baikal Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Russia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Lake Baikal’s average annual precipitation is 294 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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

• 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 Lake Baikal’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Lake Baikal Climate page.