Orelle Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Orelle, Rhône-Alps, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Orelle is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1381 mm (54 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Orelle has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, November, with 132 mm (5.2 in), and the driest month, August, with 101 mm (4 in), is minimal.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C (37°F). The city receives 70 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Orelle Temperature page.

Orelle's average annual precipitation is 1381 mm (54 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Orelle's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Orelle Climate page.