Insel Neuwerk Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Insel Neuwerk, Lower-Saxony, Germany. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Insel Neuwerk is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1146 mm (45 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Insel Neuwerk can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 128 mm (5 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall, spread across 15 rainy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Insel Neuwerk Temperature page.

Insel Neuwerk's average annual precipitation is 1146 mm (45 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

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.

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