Alajõe Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Alajõe, Estonia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Alajõe experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 844 mm (33 in) yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Alajõe shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 101 mm (4 in) of precipitation during the wettest month June, distributed over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 44 mm (1.7 in) of snow/rainfall over 12 snowy/rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). The city receives 285 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Alajõe Temperature page.

Alajõe's average annual precipitation is 844 mm (33 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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