Pyhätunturi Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Pyhätunturi, Lapland, Finland. 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.

Generally, Pyhätunturi experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 684 mm (27 in) yearly. However, this average masks significant seasonal variation, including a distinct dry season during certain months that are clearly visible in our monthly breakdown below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Pyhätunturi shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 86 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation during the wettest month July, distributed over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 38 mm (1.5 in) of snowfall over 18 snowy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of -1°C (30°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Pyhätunturi Temperature page.

Pyhätunturi's average annual precipitation is 684 mm (27 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

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

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• 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.

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