Foncine-le-Haut Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Foncine-le-Haut, Franche-Comté, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Foncine-le-Haut experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1911 mm (75 in) of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in Foncine-le-Haut occurs in May, which receives around 181 mm (7.1 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Foncine-le-Haut experiences high rainfall, totaling approximately 141 mm (5.6 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 212 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Foncine-le-Haut Temperature page.

Foncine-le-Haut's average annual precipitation is 1911 mm (75 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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.

• 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 Foncine-le-Haut's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Foncine-le-Haut Climate page.