Alba Iulia Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Alba Iulia, Alba, Romania. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

On average, Alba Iulia receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 851 mm (34 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, June receives substantial rainfall, averaging 122 mm (4.8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January brings less snow/rainfall, with 41 mm (1.6 in) over 12 snowy/rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). The city receives 227 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Alba Iulia Temperature page.

Alba Iulia's average annual precipitation is 851 mm (34 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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