Buxières-les-Mines Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Buxières-les-Mines, Auvergne, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Buxières-les-Mines experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 928 mm (37 in) yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Despite minor fluctuations, Buxières-les-Mines enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In May, you can expect around 93 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation, while in March, Buxières-les-Mines receives about 65 mm (2.6 in).

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). The city receives 205 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Buxières-les-Mines Temperature page.

Buxières-les-Mines's average annual precipitation is 928 mm (37 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Buxières-les-Mines's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Buxières-les-Mines Climate page.