Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Rhône-Alps, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1779 mm (70 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Precipitation levels in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most snow, with 180 mm (7.1 in) over 15 days. In October, this drops slightly to 124 mm (4.9 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of -1°C (30°F). The city receives 75 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Temperature page.

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains's average annual precipitation is 1779 mm (70 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Climate page.