Jena Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Jena, Thuringia, Germany. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

On average, Jena receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 736 mm (29 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, July, sees around 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, February, still receives a respectable 48 mm (1.9 in) of snow/rainfall.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). The city receives 225 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Jena Temperature page.

Jena's average annual precipitation is 736 mm (29 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.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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