Paso de los Toros Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Paso de los Toros, Canelones, Uruguay. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Paso de los Toros is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1318 mm (52 in).
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Precipitation levels in Paso de los Toros remain relatively steady throughout the year. April has the most rain, with 137 mm (5.4 in) over 9 days. In July, this drops slightly to 88 mm (3.5 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.
April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). The city receives 188 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Paso de los Toros Temperature page.
Explore Paso de los Toros's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Paso de los Toros spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Uruguay: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Uruguay. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Paso de los Toros vs World: Rainfall Compared
Paso de los Toros's average annual precipitation is 1318 mm (52 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
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.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Paso de los Toros:
- 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.
- 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 Paso de los Toros's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Paso de los Toros Climate page.
