Abriès Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Abriès, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Abriès experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1332 mm (52 in) of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. June brings wetter days averaging 151 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation, spread over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of snowfall spread across 14 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). The city receives 221 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 Abriès Temperature page.

Abriès's average annual precipitation is 1332 mm (52 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

• "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 Abriès's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Abriès Climate page.