Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente, Poitou-Charentes, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 891 mm (35 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between December (90 mm (3.5 in)) and July (53 mm (2.1 in)) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). The city receives 79 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-Yrieix-sur-Charente Temperature page.

Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente's average annual precipitation is 891 mm (35 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente Climate page.