Pratteln Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Pratteln, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Pratteln experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1242 mm (49 in) of precipitation annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Year-round, Pratteln has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, May, with 130 mm (5.1 in), and the driest month, February, with 82 mm (3.2 in), is minimal.
May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). The city receives 188 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Pratteln 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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Pratteln vs World: Rainfall Compared
Pratteln's average annual precipitation is 1242 mm (49 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.
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.
Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm (118 in) of rain annually.
Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm (9.8 in) of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.
Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.
Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm (7.9 in), with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm (2 in) annually.
- 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 Pratteln's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pratteln Climate page.
