Nax Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Nax, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.
Nax has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1549 mm (61 in) of rain/snowfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Precipitation levels in Nax remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 153 mm (6 in) over 19 days. In March, this drops slightly to 110 mm (4.3 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.
May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). The city receives 230 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Nax Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Switzerland: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Switzerland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Nax vs World: Rainfall Compared
Nax's average annual precipitation is 1549 mm (61 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
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 Nax's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Nax Climate page.
