Kitami Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kitami. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Kitami has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1055 mm of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Kitami shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 139 mm of precipitation during the wettest month August, distributed over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 59 mm of snowfall over 22 snowy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. The city receives 162 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -2°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kitami Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Japan

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Japan. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Kitami’s average annual precipitation is 1055 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

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

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

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Kitami’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kitami Climate page.