Þingeyri Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Þingeyri, Westfjords, Iceland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Þingeyri has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1320 mm (52 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in Þingeyri, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives high snow/rainfall, with an average of 149 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation. This snow/rainfall is distributed across 20 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 56 mm (2.2 in) over 15 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 1°C (34°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Þingeyri Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Iceland: City Comparison

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.

Þingeyri vs World: Rainfall Compared

Þingeyri's average annual precipitation is 1320 mm (52 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.

Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

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