Sólheimar Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Sólheimar. 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.
Sólheimar has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1777 mm of rain/snowfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Sólheimar experiences moderate seasonal variation in snow/rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 186 mm in February, the wettest month, and 101 mm in June, the driest month.
February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C. The city receives 60 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 14°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Sólheimar Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Iceland
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Iceland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Sólheimar’s average annual precipitation is 1777 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
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 Precipitation Patterns
Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm of rain annually.
Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.
Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.
Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm, with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm annually.
For more detailed information about Sólheimar’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sólheimar Climate page.
Current rainfall in Sólheimar
