Umeå Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Umeå has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 744 mm (29 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Umeå experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 80 mm (3.1 in) in July, the wettest month, and 41 mm (1.6 in) in April, the driest month.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). The city receives 289 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Umeå Temperature page.

Umeå's average annual precipitation is 744 mm (29 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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