Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1151 mm of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 134 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 61 mm over 11 rainy days.

November, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in France

The map below shows the annual precipitation across France. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy’s average annual precipitation is 1151 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm 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 of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Interesting weather facts

• 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 Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy Climate page.