LʼHôpital-sous-Rochefort Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in LʼHôpital-sous-Rochefort. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

LʼHôpital-sous-Rochefort has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1062 mm of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in LʼHôpital-sous-Rochefort occurs in May, which receives around 109 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, March, LʼHôpital-sous-Rochefort experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 68 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

May, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C and receives 215 hours of sunshine. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our LʼHôpital-sous-Rochefort Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in France

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.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

LʼHôpital-sous-Rochefort’s average annual precipitation is 1062 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

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

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Global Precipitation Patterns

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 of rain annually.

Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm 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, with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm annually.

For more detailed information about LʼHôpital-sous-Rochefort’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our LʼHôpital-sous-Rochefort Climate page.