Reykjanes Westfjords Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Reykjanes Westfjords, Iceland. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Reykjanes Westfjords has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1326 mm (52 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 seasons in Reykjanes Westfjords, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives high snowfall, with an average of 150 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation. This snowfall is distributed across 19 snowy days.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 1°C (34°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Reykjanes Westfjords Temperature page.

Reykjanes Westfjords's average annual precipitation is 1326 mm (52 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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