Sokolovtsi Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sokolovtsi, Smolyan, Bulgaria. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.
Sokolovtsi experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1155 mm (45 in) of precipitation annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Sokolovtsi experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 147 mm (5.8 in) in June, the wettest month, and 73 mm (2.9 in) in October, the driest month.
June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). The city receives 280 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sokolovtsi Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Bulgaria: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Bulgaria. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Sokolovtsi vs World: Rainfall Compared
Sokolovtsi's average annual precipitation is 1155 mm (45 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
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.
- The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
- Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
- A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.
For more detailed information about Sokolovtsi's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sokolovtsi Climate page.
