Nøtterøy Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Nøtterøy, Vestfold, Norway. 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.

Nøtterøy experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1090 mm (43 in) of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 125 mm (4.9 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 60 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). The city receives 85 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Nøtterøy Temperature page.

Nøtterøy's average annual precipitation is 1090 mm (43 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.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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