Elbasan Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Elbasan, Elbasan County, Albania. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Elbasan has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1131 mm of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Elbasan, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 131 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 37 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. The city receives 93 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Elbasan Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Albania

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Elbasan’s average annual precipitation is 1131 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Interesting weather facts

• "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 wide and 20 cm 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 fell during the winter of 1972.

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