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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kollum. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Kollum experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 856 mm yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Kollum experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 91 mm in August, the wettest month, and 52 mm in April, the driest month.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. The city receives 207 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kollum Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in the Netherlands

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Kollum’s average annual precipitation is 856 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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 Kollum’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kollum Climate page.