Rivière-du-Loup (QC) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada. 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.

Rivière-du-Loup has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1168 mm (46 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Rivière-du-Loup experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 130 mm (5.1 in) in October, the wettest month, and 74 mm (2.9 in) in February, the driest month.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -5°C (23°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Rivière-du-Loup Temperature page.

Rivière-du-Loup's average annual precipitation is 1168 mm (46 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

• 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 Rivière-du-Loup (QC)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Rivière-du-Loup (QC) Climate page.