Hrífunes Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Hrífunes, South Iceland, Iceland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Hrífunes is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2488 mm (98 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Hrífunes experiences moderate seasonal variation in snow/rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 254 mm (10 in) in February, the wettest month, and 140 mm (5.5 in) in May, the driest month.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°F). The city receives 76 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Hrífunes Temperature page.

Hrífunes's average annual precipitation is 2488 mm (98 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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