Feistritz an der Gail Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Feistritz an der Gail. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Feistritz an der Gail has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1612 mm of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Feistritz an der Gail, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 175 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 69 mm over 12 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. The city receives 177 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Feistritz an der Gail Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Austria

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Feistritz an der Gail’s average annual precipitation is 1612 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Feistritz an der Gail’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Feistritz an der Gail Climate page.