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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Førde. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Førde experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2729 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

While snow/rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. December brings wetter days averaging 293 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 143 mm of rainfall spread across 18 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 12°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Førde Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Norway

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Førde’s average annual precipitation is 2729 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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