Vorkuta Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Vorkuta. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Vorkuta has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 729 mm of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. August brings wetter days averaging 83 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, February experiences a drier climate, with about 40 mm of snowfall spread across 16 snowy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -16°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Vorkuta Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Russia

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Russia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Vorkuta’s average annual precipitation is 729 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

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

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Vorkuta’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Vorkuta Climate page.