Wrangel Island Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Wrangel Island, Altaysky Kray, Russia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Wrangel Island has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 282 mm (11 in) of rain/snowfall annually. It experiences a distinct dry season during certain months. Refer to our detailed charts below to see the seasonal variation.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Wrangel Island shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 42 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation during the wettest month August, distributed over 27 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm (0.5 in) of snowfall over 9 snowy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). The city receives 125 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of -17°C (1°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Wrangel Island Temperature page.

Wrangel Island's average annual precipitation is 282 mm (11 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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