Svolvær Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Svolvær, Nordland, Norway. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Svolvær has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1388 mm (55 in) of rain/snowfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Svolvær can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 165 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation over 26 rainy days.
In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall, spread across 17 rainy days.
October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Svolvær Temperature page.
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in June
Explore Svolvær's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Svolvær spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Norway: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Norway. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Svolvær vs World: Rainfall Compared
Svolvær's average annual precipitation is 1388 mm (55 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
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.
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Svolvær's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Svolvær Climate page.
