Riom-ès-Montagnes Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Riom-ès-Montagnes, Auvergne, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Riom-ès-Montagnes has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1294 mm (51 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 Riom-ès-Montagnes occurs in May, which receives around 124 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, July, Riom-ès-Montagnes experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 88 mm (3.5 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Riom-ès-Montagnes Temperature page.

Riom-ès-Montagnes's average annual precipitation is 1294 mm (51 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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 Riom-ès-Montagnes's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Riom-ès-Montagnes Climate page.