Sogndalsstrand Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sogndalsstrand, Rogaland, Norway. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Sogndalsstrand experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1773 mm (70 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct rainy season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Sogndalsstrand shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 208 mm (8.2 in) of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 25 rainy days.

In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 86 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall over 18 rainy days.

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

Sogndalsstrand's average annual precipitation is 1773 mm (70 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Sogndalsstrand:

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