Kabelvåg Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kabelvåg, Nordland, Norway. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Kabelvåg experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1393 mm (55 in) of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Kabelvåg, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 168 mm (6.6 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 26 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kabelvåg Temperature page.

Kabelvåg's average annual precipitation is 1393 mm (55 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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

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

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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