Achseten (BERN) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Achseten, Canton of Bern, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Achseten has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1963 mm (77 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Achseten has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 213 mm (8.4 in), and the driest month, October, with 130 mm (5.1 in), is minimal.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 219 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Achseten Temperature page.

Achseten's average annual precipitation is 1963 mm (77 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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 Achseten (BERN)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Achseten (BERN) Climate page.