Râmnicu Vâlcea Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea, Romania. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

On average, Râmnicu Vâlcea receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 920 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Râmnicu Vâlcea, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 118 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 49 mm over 12 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Râmnicu Vâlcea Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Romania

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Râmnicu Vâlcea’s average annual precipitation is 920 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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

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.

Interesting weather facts

• "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 wide and 20 cm 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 fell during the winter of 1972.

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