Lofthus Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Lofthus, Hordaland, Norway. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Lofthus has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2133 mm (84 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Lofthus can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 242 mm (9.5 in) of precipitation over 23 snowy days.

In contrast May, experiences much drier conditions, with 111 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall, spread across 17 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of -1°C (30°F). The city receives 22 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Lofthus Temperature page.

Lofthus's average annual precipitation is 2133 mm (84 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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 U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Lofthus's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Lofthus Climate page.