Făgăraş Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Făgăraş, Brasov, Romania. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Făgăraş has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 957 mm (38 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Făgăraş can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 135 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 48 mm (1.9 in) of snowfall, spread across 13 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). The city receives 227 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Făgăraş Temperature page.

Făgăraş's average annual precipitation is 957 mm (38 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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.

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.

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