Eikjedalen Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Eikjedalen, Hordaland, Norway. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Eikjedalen is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2882 mm (113 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Eikjedalen offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between December (320 mm (13 in)) and May (155 mm (6.1 in)) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C (36°F). The city receives 13 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Eikjedalen Temperature page.

Eikjedalen's average annual precipitation is 2882 mm (113 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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.

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.

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