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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Steenokkerzeel. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Steenokkerzeel receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 814 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Steenokkerzeel has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, August, with 79 mm, and the driest month, April, with 54 mm, is minimal.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. The city receives 198 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Steenokkerzeel Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Belgium

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Steenokkerzeel’s average annual precipitation is 814 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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 Steenokkerzeel:

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