La Quiaca Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in La Quiaca. 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.

With annual rain/snowfall averaging 447 mm, La Quiaca maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in La Quiaca, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives high rainfall, with an average of 108 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.6 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. The city receives 267 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 17°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our La Quiaca Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Argentina

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

La Quiaca’s average annual precipitation is 447 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.

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

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

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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