Stöðvarfjörður Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Stöðvarfjörður, East Iceland, Iceland. 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.

Stöðvarfjörður experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1714 mm (67 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 Stöðvarfjörður shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 202 mm (8 in) of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall over 14 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Stöðvarfjörður Temperature page.

Stöðvarfjörður's average annual precipitation is 1714 mm (67 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

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