Miercurea-Ciuc Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Miercurea-Ciuc, Harghita, Romania. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Miercurea-Ciuc has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 819 mm (32 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

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, June receives substantial rainfall, averaging 122 mm (4.8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January brings less snowfall, with 37 mm (1.5 in) over 13 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Miercurea-Ciuc Temperature page.

Miercurea-Ciuc's average annual precipitation is 819 mm (32 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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