Poschiavo Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Poschiavo, Grisons, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Poschiavo has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1260 mm (50 in) of rain/snowfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Poschiavo can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 137 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.
In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 61 mm (2.4 in) of snowfall, spread across 14 snowy days.
June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). The city receives 188 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Poschiavo 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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Poschiavo vs World: Rainfall Compared
Poschiavo's average annual precipitation is 1260 mm (50 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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.
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 Poschiavo's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Poschiavo Climate page.
