Caluire-et-Cuire Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Caluire-et-Cuire, Rhône-Alps, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Caluire-et-Cuire has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1054 mm (41 in) of rain/snowfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Year-round, Caluire-et-Cuire has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, November, with 108 mm (4.3 in), and the driest month, March, with 68 mm (2.7 in), is minimal.
November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). The city receives 75 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 Caluire-et-Cuire Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in France: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across France. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Caluire-et-Cuire vs World: Rainfall Compared
Caluire-et-Cuire's average annual precipitation is 1054 mm (41 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.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
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.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Caluire-et-Cuire:
- 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.
- 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 Caluire-et-Cuire's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Caluire-et-Cuire Climate page.
