Rheinfelden Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Rheinfelden, Aargau, Switzerland. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Rheinfelden has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1274 mm (50 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in Rheinfelden occurs in May, which receives around 132 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, February, Rheinfelden experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 86 mm (3.4 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

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 Rheinfelden Temperature page.

Rheinfelden's average annual precipitation is 1274 mm (50 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in 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.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Rheinfelden:

• 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.

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