Saas-Almagell Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Saas-Almagell, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Saas-Almagell has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1975 mm (78 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Saas-Almagell can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 214 mm (8.4 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 95 mm (3.7 in) of snowfall, spread across 16 snowy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). The city receives 187 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Saas-Almagell Temperature page.

Saas-Almagell's average annual precipitation is 1975 mm (78 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Saas-Almagell's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Saas-Almagell Climate page.