Santa Cruz de la Sierra Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. 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 Cruz de la Sierra has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1201 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 176 mm of precipitation during the wettest month January, distributed over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 46 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days.

Annual Precipitation in Bolivia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Santa Cruz de la Sierra’s average annual precipitation is 1201 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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

• "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 wide and 20 cm 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 fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Santa Cruz de la Sierra’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Santa Cruz de la Sierra Climate page.