Saint-Jean-le-Thomas Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Saint-Jean-le-Thomas, Lower Normandy, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Saint-Jean-le-Thomas has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1197 mm (47 in) of rainfall per year.

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. December brings wetter days averaging 149 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation, spread over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, July experiences a drier climate, with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall spread across 10 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). The city receives 66 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Saint-Jean-le-Thomas Temperature page.

Saint-Jean-le-Thomas's average annual precipitation is 1197 mm (47 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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.

• 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-Jean-le-Thomas's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Saint-Jean-le-Thomas Climate page.