Urville-Nacqueville Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Urville-Nacqueville, Lower Normandy, 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, Urville-Nacqueville receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 921 mm (36 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Urville-Nacqueville can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 117 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). The city receives 70 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Urville-Nacqueville Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in France: City Comparison

The map below shows the annual precipitation across France. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

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Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm (39 in) precipitation. High: 600 mm (24 in) to 1000 mm (39 in). Moderate: 250 mm (9.8 in) to 600 mm (24 in). Low: less than 250 mm (9.8 in).

Urville-Nacqueville vs World: Rainfall Compared

Urville-Nacqueville's average annual precipitation is 921 mm (36 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.

Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

Interesting weather facts

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

Current rainfall in Urville-Nacqueville

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