Sankt Lorenzen im Lesachtal Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sankt Lorenzen im Lesachtal, Carinthia, Austria. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Sankt Lorenzen im Lesachtal is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1626 mm (64 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, June receives substantial rainfall, averaging 193 mm (7.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January brings less snowfall, with 64 mm (2.5 in) over 14 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 208 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -1°C (30°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sankt Lorenzen im Lesachtal Temperature page.

Sankt Lorenzen im Lesachtal's average annual precipitation is 1626 mm (64 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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 Sankt Lorenzen im Lesachtal's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sankt Lorenzen im Lesachtal Climate page.