Langenthal (BERN) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Langenthal, Canton of Bern, Switzerland. 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.

Langenthal has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1403 mm (55 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Langenthal experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 157 mm (6.2 in) in July, the wettest month, and 86 mm (3.4 in) in February, the driest month.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). The city receives 244 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Langenthal Temperature page.

Langenthal's average annual precipitation is 1403 mm (55 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

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 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 Langenthal (BERN)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Langenthal (BERN) Climate page.