Aussois Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Aussois, Rhône-Alps, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Aussois has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1158 mm (46 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, November, sees around 124 mm (4.9 in) of snowfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of snow now and then. The driest month, August, still receives a respectable 66 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 1°C (34°F). The city receives 70 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Aussois Temperature page.

Aussois's average annual precipitation is 1158 mm (46 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

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.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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 Aussois:

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