Narsaq Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Narsaq. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Narsaq has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1193 mm of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, September, sees around 147 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, May, still receives a respectable 71 mm of rainfall.

September, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 7°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Narsaq Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Greenland

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Greenland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Narsaq’s average annual precipitation is 1193 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Sea vs. Land Precipitation

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.

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