Sandefjord Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Sandefjord is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1070 mm (42 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Sandefjord experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 120 mm (4.7 in) in October, the wettest month, and 60 mm (2.4 in) in April, the driest month.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). The city receives 85 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sandefjord Temperature page.

Sandefjord's average annual precipitation is 1070 mm (42 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

• "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 (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) 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 (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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