Mönchegg Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Mönchegg, Austria. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Mönchegg has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1158 mm (46 in) of rain/snowfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Mönchegg can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 154 mm (6.1 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 43 mm (1.7 in) of snowfall, spread across 13 snowy days.
June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). The city receives 182 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Mönchegg Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Austria: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Austria. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Mönchegg vs World: Rainfall Compared
Mönchegg's average annual precipitation is 1158 mm (46 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed 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.
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.
- 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 Mönchegg's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Mönchegg Climate page.
