Kinsarvik Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kinsarvik, Hordaland, Norway. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Kinsarvik has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2022 mm (80 in) of rain/snowfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct rainy season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Kinsarvik, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy snowfall, with an average of 231 mm (9.1 in) of precipitation. This snowfall is distributed across 23 snowy days.

In contrast, the driest month, May, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 105 mm (4.1 in) over 16 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of -1°C (30°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kinsarvik Temperature page.

Kinsarvik's average annual precipitation is 2022 mm (80 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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.

Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.

Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

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