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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Ipiales. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Ipiales has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2488 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Ipiales shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 272 mm of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 109 mm of rainfall over 14 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. The city receives 117 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 16°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Ipiales Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Colombia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Ipiales’s average annual precipitation is 2488 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Ipiales:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

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