Závažná Poruba Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Závažná Poruba, Žilinský kraj, Slovakia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Závažná Poruba has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1011 mm (40 in) of rain/snowfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Závažná Poruba experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 125 mm (4.9 in) in July, the wettest month, and 59 mm (2.3 in) in January, the driest month.
July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). The city receives 199 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -1°C (30°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Závažná Poruba Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Slovakia: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Slovakia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Závažná Poruba vs World: Rainfall Compared
Závažná Poruba's average annual precipitation is 1011 mm (40 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.
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.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Závažná Poruba:
- Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
- Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.
- "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 Závažná Poruba's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Závažná Poruba Climate page.
