Sargans Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sargans, St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Sargans experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2019 mm (79 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct rainy season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, June, sees around 245 mm (9.6 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, January, still receives a respectable 121 mm (4.8 in) of snowfall.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). The city receives 171 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sargans Temperature page.

Sargans's average annual precipitation is 2019 mm (79 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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 Sargans's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sargans Climate page.