Bīriņi Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Bīriņi, Vidzeme, Latvia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Generally, Bīriņi receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 819 mm (32 in) annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, August, sees around 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, March, still receives a respectable 48 mm (1.9 in) of snow/rainfall.
August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). The city receives 230 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Bīriņi Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Latvia: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Latvia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Bīriņi vs World: Rainfall Compared
Bīriņi's average annual precipitation is 819 mm (32 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
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.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Bīriņi:
- 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.
- "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 Bīriņi's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bīriņi Climate page.
