Leticia Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Leticia has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3108 mm (122 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Leticia shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 354 mm (14 in) of precipitation during the wettest month March, distributed over 23 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 148 mm (5.8 in) of rainfall over 16 rainy days.

March, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). The city receives 137 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Leticia Temperature page.

Leticia's average annual precipitation is 3108 mm (122 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

• "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 Leticia's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Leticia Climate page.