Skottevik Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Skottevik, Norway. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Skottevik has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1287 mm (51 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Skottevik can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 150 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall, spread across 13 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). The city receives 94 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 Skottevik Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Norway: City Comparison

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.

Skottevik vs World: Rainfall Compared

Skottevik's average annual precipitation is 1287 mm (51 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.

Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

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