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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Žalec. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Žalec has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1086 mm of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Žalec, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 117 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 47 mm over 12 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. The city receives 243 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Žalec Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Slovenia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Žalec’s average annual precipitation is 1086 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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