Anafi Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Anafi, Cyclades, Greece. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Anafi typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 336 mm (13 in). The city experiences a distinct dry season during certain months, as illustrated in the graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Anafi shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 69 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation during the wettest month January, distributed over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Anafi Temperature page.

Anafi's average annual precipitation is 336 mm (13 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

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