Artemonas Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Artemonas, Cyclades, Greece. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Artemonas's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 414 mm (16 in) of precipitation yearly. The distribution includes a distinct dry season during certain months as shown in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Artemonas, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.7 mm (0.03 in) over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Artemonas Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Greece: City Comparison

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Greece. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Artemonas vs World: Rainfall Compared

Artemonas's average annual precipitation is 414 mm (16 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.

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

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

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

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