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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Húsavík. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Húsavík has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1170 mm of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Húsavík experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 137 mm in October, the wettest month, and 64 mm in June, the driest month.

October, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 11°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Húsavík Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Iceland

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Húsavík’s average annual precipitation is 1170 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.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Húsavík:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

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