Lavertezzo Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Lavertezzo, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Lavertezzo is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1651 mm (65 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Lavertezzo shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 183 mm (7.2 in) of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 75 mm (3 in) of snow/rainfall over 13 snowy/rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). The city receives 154 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Lavertezzo Temperature page.

Lavertezzo's average annual precipitation is 1651 mm (65 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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