Oradour-sur-Vayres Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Oradour-sur-Vayres. 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.
Oradour-sur-Vayres has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1076 mm of rain/snowfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C and receives 77 hours of sunshine. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Oradour-sur-Vayres 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
Oradour-sur-Vayres’s average annual precipitation is 1076 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.
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 Oradour-sur-Vayres:
- 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 Oradour-sur-Vayres’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Oradour-sur-Vayres Climate page.
Current rainfall in Oradour-sur-Vayres
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