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Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire. 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.

Generally, Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 864 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 119 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 35 mm over 6 rainy days.

November, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire 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.

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Legend heavy rainfall high moderate low almost none
Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm precipitation. High: 600 mm to 1000 mm. Moderate: 250 mm to 600 mm. Low: less than 250 mm.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire’s average annual precipitation is 864 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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-Michel-lʼObservatoire’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire Climate page.


Current rainfall in Saint-Michel-lʼObservatoire

Sun   Dec 22
8°C | 1°C
NW 7 m/s
3.3 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Mon   Dec 23
8°C | 3°C
NW 11 m/s
0.5 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Tue   Dec 24
9°C | -1°C
N 7 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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