Mont-de-Lans Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Mont-de-Lans, Rhône-Alps, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Mont-de-Lans experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1456 mm (57 in) of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Precipitation levels in Mont-de-Lans remain relatively steady throughout the year. November has the most snow/rain, with 144 mm (5.7 in) over 14 days. In August, this drops slightly to 102 mm (4 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°F). The city receives 85 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Mont-de-Lans Temperature page.

Mont-de-Lans's average annual precipitation is 1456 mm (57 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Mont-de-Lans:

• 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.

• 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 Mont-de-Lans's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Mont-de-Lans Climate page.