Kitakami Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kitakami, Iwate, Japan. 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.

Kitakami has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1443 mm (57 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Kitakami can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 180 mm (7.1 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 79 mm (3.1 in) of snow/rainfall, spread across 24 snowy/rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kitakami Temperature page.

Kitakami's average annual precipitation is 1443 mm (57 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 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.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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 proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

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