Gersfeld Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Gersfeld, Hessen, Germany. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
On average, Gersfeld receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 943 mm (37 in).
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Year-round, Gersfeld has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 94 mm (3.7 in), and the driest month, April, with 67 mm (2.6 in), is minimal.
July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Gersfeld Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Germany: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Germany. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Gersfeld vs World: Rainfall Compared
Gersfeld's average annual precipitation is 943 mm (37 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
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 Gersfeld's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Gersfeld Climate page.
