Lussac-les-Châteaux Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Lussac-les-Châteaux. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

On average, Lussac-les-Châteaux receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 804 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Lussac-les-Châteaux has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 79 mm, and the driest month, July, with 49 mm, is minimal.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C and receives 66 hours of sunshine. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Lussac-les-Châteaux 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

Lussac-les-Châteaux’s average annual precipitation is 804 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

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 Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Lussac-les-Châteaux:

• 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.

For more detailed information about Lussac-les-Châteaux’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Lussac-les-Châteaux Climate page.