La Cotinière Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in La Cotinière, Poitou-Charentes, France. 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.

Generally, La Cotinière experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 836 mm (33 in) yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in La Cotinière shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 106 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 39 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall over 10 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). The city receives 91 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our La Cotinière 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.

La Cotinière vs World: Rainfall Compared

La Cotinière's average annual precipitation is 836 mm (33 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm (118 in) of rain annually.

Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm (9.8 in) of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.

Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.

Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm (7.9 in), with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm (2 in) annually.

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