Santa Vitória do Palmar Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Santa Vitória do Palmar, Acre, Brazil. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Santa Vitória do Palmar has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1259 mm (50 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Despite minor fluctuations, Santa Vitória do Palmar enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In April, you can expect around 120 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation, while in December, Santa Vitória do Palmar receives about 84 mm (3.3 in).

April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). The city receives 183 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Santa Vitória do Palmar Temperature page.

Santa Vitória do Palmar's average annual precipitation is 1259 mm (50 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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 Santa Vitória do Palmar:

• 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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Vitória do Palmar's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Santa Vitória do Palmar Climate page.