Irshava Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Irshava, Transcarpathia, Ukraine. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.
Irshava has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1094 mm (43 in) of rain/snowfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Year-round, Irshava has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 113 mm (4.4 in), and the driest month, April, with 75 mm (3 in), is minimal.
June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). The city receives 249 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Irshava Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Ukraine: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Ukraine. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Irshava vs World: Rainfall Compared
Irshava's average annual precipitation is 1094 mm (43 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.
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.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Irshava:
- 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.
- 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 Irshava's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Irshava Climate page.
