Pitkyaranta Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Pitkyaranta, Russia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Generally, Pitkyaranta receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 860 mm (34 in) annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, October receives substantial rainfall, averaging 98 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, April brings less snow/rainfall, with 43 mm (1.7 in) over 13 snowy/rainy days.
October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Pitkyaranta Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Russia: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Russia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Pitkyaranta vs World: Rainfall Compared
Pitkyaranta's average annual precipitation is 860 mm (34 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.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
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.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Pitkyaranta:
- Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
- Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.
- "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 Pitkyaranta's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pitkyaranta Climate page.
