La Capelle-lès-Boulogne Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, La Capelle-lès-Boulogne receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 884 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

La Capelle-lès-Boulogne experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 97 mm in December, the wettest month, and 56 mm in April, the driest month.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our La Capelle-lès-Boulogne Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in France

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.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

La Capelle-lès-Boulogne’s average annual precipitation is 884 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Interesting weather facts

• 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 La Capelle-lès-Boulogne’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our La Capelle-lès-Boulogne Climate page.