Heiligenblut Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Heiligenblut, Carinthia, Austria. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Heiligenblut has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1609 mm (63 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Heiligenblut, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 205 mm (8.1 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). The city receives 178 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -4°C (25°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Heiligenblut Temperature page.

Heiligenblut's average annual precipitation is 1609 mm (63 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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