Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis, Rhône-Alps, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1347 mm (53 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis occurs in November, which receives around 134 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, February, Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis experiences moderate snowfall, totaling approximately 93 mm (3.7 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 1°C (34°F). The city receives 106 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis Temperature page.

Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis's average annual precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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