Ciego de Ávila Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ciego de Ávila, Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

On average, Ciego de Ávila receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 864 mm (34 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Ciego de Ávila, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives high rainfall, with an average of 145 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ciego de Ávila Temperature page.

Ciego de Ávila's average annual precipitation is 864 mm (34 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

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

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

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 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.

• "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 (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) 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 (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Ciego de Ávila's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ciego de Ávila Climate page.