Snåsa Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Snåsa, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Snåsa has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1476 mm (58 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in Snåsa occurs in September, which receives around 145 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, May, Snåsa experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 97 mm (3.8 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Snåsa Temperature page.

Snåsa's average annual precipitation is 1476 mm (58 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.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

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