Plagne 1800 Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Plagne 1800, Rhône-Alps, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Plagne 1800 has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1483 mm (58 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 Plagne 1800 remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most snow, with 150 mm (5.9 in) over 14 days. In August, this drops slightly to 104 mm (4.1 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of -3°C (27°F). The city receives 75 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Plagne 1800 Temperature page.

Plagne 1800's average annual precipitation is 1483 mm (58 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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 Plagne 1800's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Plagne 1800 Climate page.