Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge, Poitou-Charentes, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 819 mm (32 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. November brings wetter days averaging 85 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation, spread over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, July experiences a drier climate, with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall spread across 10 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). The city receives 96 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge Temperature page.

Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge's average annual precipitation is 819 mm (32 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.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

• 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-Genis-de-Saintonge's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge Climate page.