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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Raufoss. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Raufoss receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 919 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Raufoss can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 111 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 48 mm of snowfall, spread across 13 snowy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. The city receives 197 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -1°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Raufoss Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Norway

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Raufoss’s average annual precipitation is 919 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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 Precipitation Patterns

Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm of rain annually.

Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.

Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.

Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm, with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm annually.

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