Alhama de Aragón Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Alhama de Aragón, Aragon, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Alhama de Aragón maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, with an average annual precipitation of 473 mm (19 in). However, it does have a distinct dry season during certain months, creating distinct seasonal patterns visible in our monthly breakdown below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Alhama de Aragón shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation during the wettest month April, distributed over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 23 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall over 7 rainy days.

April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Alhama de Aragón Temperature page.

Alhama de Aragón's average annual precipitation is 473 mm (19 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• 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 Alhama de Aragón's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Alhama de Aragón Climate page.