Santa Rosa de Copán Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Santa Rosa de Copán. 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.

Santa Rosa de Copán has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1675 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, September receives substantial rainfall, averaging 271 mm of precipitation, recorded across 23 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, March brings less rainfall, with 45 mm over 6 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 28°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Santa Rosa de Copán Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Honduras

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Santa Rosa de Copán’s average annual precipitation is 1675 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

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

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 Santa Rosa de Copán’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Santa Rosa de Copán Climate page.