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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Rääkkylä. 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.

Generally, Rääkkylä has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 765 mm of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Rääkkylä, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 94 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 39 mm over 14 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. The city receives 259 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 7°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Rääkkylä Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Finland

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Rääkkylä’s average annual precipitation is 765 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Rääkkylä:

• 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.

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