Lafkos Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Lafkos. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Generally, Lafkos receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 849 mm annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, December receives substantial rainfall, averaging 126 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days.
In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 17 mm over 5 rainy days.December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. The city receives 109 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 26°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Lafkos Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Greece
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Greece. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Lafkos’s average annual precipitation is 849 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.
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.
Global Warming and Precipitation
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Lafkos:
- Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
- Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.
For more detailed information about Lafkos’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Lafkos Climate page.
Current rainfall in Lafkos
