Kaamanen Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kaamanen, Lapland, Finland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Kaamanen has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 625 mm (25 in) of rain/snowfall annually. However, it does experience a distinct dry season during certain months. Take a look at our detailed charts below to see the seasonal variation.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Kaamanen can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 80 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 29 mm (1.1 in) of snowfall, spread across 18 snowy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 119 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kaamanen Temperature page.

Kaamanen's average annual precipitation is 625 mm (25 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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