Montréal La Cluse Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Montréal La Cluse, Rhône-Alps, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Montréal La Cluse experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1590 mm (63 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 Montréal La Cluse remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 158 mm (6.2 in) over 15 days. In August, this drops slightly to 114 mm (4.5 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). The city receives 47 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Montréal La Cluse Temperature page.

Montréal La Cluse's average annual precipitation is 1590 mm (63 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

• 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 Montréal La Cluse's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Montréal La Cluse Climate page.