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

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

On average, Hour receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 964 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Hour has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 98 mm, and the driest month, April, with 69 mm, is minimal.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C and receives 37 hours of sunshine. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Hour Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Belgium

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Hour’s average annual precipitation is 964 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

Sea vs. Land Precipitation

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

For more detailed information about Hour’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Hour Climate page.