Val-dʼOr (QC) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Val-dʼOr, Quebec, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Val-dʼOr is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1011 mm (40 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Val-dʼOr can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 113 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 52 mm (2 in) of snowfall, spread across 15 snowy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -7°C (19°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Val-dʼOr Temperature page.

Val-dʼOr's average annual precipitation is 1011 mm (40 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.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

• 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 Val-dʼOr (QC)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Val-dʼOr (QC) Climate page.