Saint-Quentin Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Saint-Quentin, Picardy, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

On average, Saint-Quentin receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 811 mm (32 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Precipitation levels in Saint-Quentin remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 85 mm (3.3 in) over 17 days. In September, this drops slightly to 56 mm (2.2 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Saint-Quentin Temperature page.

Saint-Quentin's average annual precipitation is 811 mm (32 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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.

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