Kalix Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kalix, Norrbotten, Sweden. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

On average, Kalix receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 705 mm (28 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. July brings wetter days averaging 73 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation, spread over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, April experiences a drier climate, with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of snow/rainfall spread across 11 snowy/rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kalix Temperature page.

Kalix's average annual precipitation is 705 mm (28 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Kalix:

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