Kittilä Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kittilä, Lapland, Finland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
On average, Kittilä receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 672 mm (26 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 90 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, March brings less snowfall, with 35 mm (1.4 in) over 16 snowy days.
July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). The city receives 260 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of -1°C (30°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kittilä Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Finland: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Finland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Kittilä vs World: Rainfall Compared
Kittilä's average annual precipitation is 672 mm (26 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
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.
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 Kittilä's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kittilä Climate page.
