Puerto Deseado Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Puerto Deseado, Santa Cruz, Argentina. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Puerto Deseado has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Puerto Deseado has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 26 mm (1 in), and the driest month, April, with 17 mm (0.7 in), is minimal.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). The city receives 71 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Puerto Deseado Temperature page.

Puerto Deseado's average annual precipitation is 237 mm (9.3 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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.

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.

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