Montailleur Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Montailleur, Rhône-Alps, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Montailleur is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1664 mm (66 in).
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Year-round, Montailleur has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, May, with 167 mm (6.6 in), and the driest month, October, with 116 mm (4.6 in), is minimal.
May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). The city receives 204 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Montailleur 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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Montailleur vs World: Rainfall Compared
Montailleur's average annual precipitation is 1664 mm (66 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.
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.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Montailleur:
- 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.
- The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
- Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
- A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.
For more detailed information about Montailleur's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Montailleur Climate page.
