Västervik Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Västervik, Kalmar county, 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, Västervik receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 651 mm annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, July, sees around 75 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, March, still receives a respectable 35 mm of snow/rainfall.
July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Västervik Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Sweden
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Sweden. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Västervik’s average annual precipitation is 651 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.
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.
Interesting weather facts
- "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 wide and 20 cm 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 fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Västervik’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Västervik Climate page.
Current rainfall in Västervik
