Răchiţele Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Răchiţele, Cluj, Romania. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Răchiţele has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1222 mm (48 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Răchiţele shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 165 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation during the wettest month June, distributed over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 63 mm (2.5 in) of snowfall over 14 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). The city receives 255 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Răchiţele Temperature page.

Răchiţele's average annual precipitation is 1222 mm (48 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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

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

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

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