Alpbach Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Alpbach, Tyrol, Austria. 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.

Alpbach is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1789 mm (70 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Alpbach, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 223 mm (8.8 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 176 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Alpbach Temperature page.

Alpbach's average annual precipitation is 1789 mm (70 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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.

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