Hanamaki Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Hanamaki, Iwate, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Hanamaki is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1431 mm (56 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, July, sees around 175 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, February, still receives a respectable 82 mm (3.2 in) of snowfall.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Hanamaki Temperature page.

Hanamaki's average annual precipitation is 1431 mm (56 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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