Pörtschach am Wörthersee Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Pörtschach am Wörthersee, Carinthia, Austria. 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.

Pörtschach am Wörthersee is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1250 mm (49 in).

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, August receives substantial rainfall, averaging 145 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January brings less snow/rainfall, with 49 mm (1.9 in) over 11 snowy/rainy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). The city receives 241 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Pörtschach am Wörthersee Temperature page.

Pörtschach am Wörthersee's average annual precipitation is 1250 mm (49 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Pörtschach am Wörthersee's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pörtschach am Wörthersee Climate page.