Les Allues Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Les Allues, Rhône-Alps, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.
Les Allues has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1543 mm (61 in) of rain/snowfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Year-round, Les Allues has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 150 mm (5.9 in), and the driest month, October, with 111 mm (4.4 in), is minimal.
December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of -1°C (30°F). The city receives 60 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Les Allues 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.
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Les Allues vs World: Rainfall Compared
Les Allues's average annual precipitation is 1543 mm (61 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
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.
Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:
- Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
- Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.
- "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 Les Allues's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Les Allues Climate page.
