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

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

Generally, Ialyssos experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 880 mm yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Ialyssos can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 201 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.2 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 29°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Ialyssos Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Greece

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Ialyssos’s average annual precipitation is 880 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Ialyssos:

• 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 Ialyssos’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ialyssos Climate page.