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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Visp. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Visp has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1584 mm of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Precipitation levels in Visp remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 152 mm over 20 days. In February, this drops slightly to 105 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. The city receives 160 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -3°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Visp 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.

Annual
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Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm precipitation. High: 600 mm to 1000 mm. Moderate: 250 mm to 600 mm. Low: less than 250 mm.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Visp’s average annual precipitation is 1584 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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

  • 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 Visp’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Visp Climate page.


Current rainfall in Visp

Wed   Jan 15
0°C | -8°C
W 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
0°C | -6°C
SE 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
-1°C | -7°C
E 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Interested in more climate information?

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