Figline Valdarno Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Figline Valdarno, Tuscany, Italy. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Figline Valdarno has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1011 mm (40 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 seasons in Figline Valdarno, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives high rainfall, with an average of 131 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 39 mm (1.5 in) over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). The city receives 97 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Figline Valdarno Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Italy: City Comparison

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Italy. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Figline Valdarno vs World: Rainfall Compared

Figline Valdarno's average annual precipitation is 1011 mm (40 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Figline Valdarno:

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