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

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Rautuskylä, Lapland, Finland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Rautuskylä receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 669 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Rautuskylä, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 89 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 34 mm over 16 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. The city receives 260 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of -1°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Rautuskylä 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

Rautuskylä’s average annual precipitation is 669 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

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

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.

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 Rautuskylä’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Rautuskylä Climate page.