Myślenice Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Myślenice, Lesser Poland, Poland. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Myślenice has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1021 mm (40 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Myślenice, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives high rainfall, with an average of 130 mm (5.1 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 57 mm (2.2 in) over 17 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). The city receives 203 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Myślenice Temperature page.

Myślenice's average annual precipitation is 1021 mm (40 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

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