Samokov Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Samokov, Sofia, Bulgaria. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Samokov has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1011 mm (40 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 climate in Samokov shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 133 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation during the wettest month June, distributed over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 52 mm (2 in) of rainfall over 9 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). The city receives 267 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Samokov Temperature page.

Samokov's average annual precipitation is 1011 mm (40 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

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.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Samokov:

• 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 Samokov's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Samokov Climate page.