Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts (QC) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1292 mm (51 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Precipitation levels in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts remain relatively steady throughout the year. July has the most rain, with 128 mm (5 in) over 13 days. In February, this drops slightly to 80 mm (3.1 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -5°C (23°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts Temperature page.

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts's average annual precipitation is 1292 mm (51 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts (QC):

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• 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 Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts (QC)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts (QC) Climate page.