Fossatún Climate by Month
Fossatún experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from mild days
to cold weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Fossatún is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 2°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -5°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Fossatún has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1349 mm of rain/snowfall per year. While snow/rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. February brings wetter days averaging 146 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, June experiences a drier climate, with about 75 mm of rainfall spread across 16 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Fossatún. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.7 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Fossatún.
Relative humidity over the year
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Other facts from our historical weather data:The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 146 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 75 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 201 hours of sunshine.
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