Myrkdalen Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Myrkdalen, Hordaland, Norway. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Myrkdalen is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2379 mm (94 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Myrkdalen experiences moderate seasonal variation in snowfall, with monthly averages ranging from 262 mm (10 in) in January, the wettest month, and 126 mm (5 in) in May, the driest month.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of -1°C (30°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Myrkdalen Temperature page.

Myrkdalen's average annual precipitation is 2379 mm (94 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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