Flühli Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Flühli, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Flühli has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1873 mm (74 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))

Flühli experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 220 mm (8.7 in) in July, the wettest month, and 117 mm (4.6 in) in January, the driest month.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). The city receives 219 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Flühli Temperature page.

Flühli's average annual precipitation is 1873 mm (74 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

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.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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