Antikyra Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Antikyra, Central Greece, Greece. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

On average, Antikyra receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 617 mm (24 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Antikyra shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 90 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation during the wettest month December, distributed over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall over 4 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Antikyra Temperature page.

Antikyra's average annual precipitation is 617 mm (24 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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