Verdasio Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Verdasio, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Verdasio has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1862 mm of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Verdasio shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 213 mm of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 82 mm of snow/rainfall over 13 snowy/rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. The city receives 153 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 4°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Verdasio Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Switzerland

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Verdasio’s average annual precipitation is 1862 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

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

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

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.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Verdasio’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Verdasio Climate page.