Soest Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Soest. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

On average, Soest receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 864 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Soest has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 88 mm, and the driest month, April, with 58 mm, is minimal.

July, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Soest Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in the Netherlands

The map below shows the annual precipitation across the Netherlands. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Soest’s average annual precipitation is 864 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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

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

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

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

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Soest:

• 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.

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