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

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

On average, Rastinniemi receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 760 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 95 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, April brings less snow/rainfall, with 39 mm over 14 snowy/rainy days.

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

Rastinniemi’s average annual precipitation is 760 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

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

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

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

Sea vs. Land Precipitation

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

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