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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Fira. 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.

Fira has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 352 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Fira, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 71 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.2 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

January, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Fira Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Greece

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Fira’s average annual precipitation is 352 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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 Fira’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Fira Climate page.