Breiðdalsvík Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Breiðdalsvík, East Iceland, Iceland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Breiðdalsvík is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1765 mm (69 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))

Breiðdalsvík can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 207 mm (8.1 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast May, experiences much drier conditions, with 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall, spread across 13 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Breiðdalsvík Temperature page.

Breiðdalsvík's average annual precipitation is 1765 mm (69 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.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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 Breiðdalsvík:

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