Port Leucate Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Port Leucate, Languedoc-Roussillon, 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.

Generally, Port Leucate receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 641 mm (25 in) annually. The distribution varies significantly throughout the year, with a distinct dry season during certain months, as shown in our charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Port Leucate can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 90 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 20 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). The city receives 146 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Port Leucate Temperature page.

Port Leucate's average annual precipitation is 641 mm (25 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

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

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• 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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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