Altura Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Altura. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Altura tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 447 mm of rain per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Altura can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 71 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 1 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C and receives 158 hours of sunshine. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Altura Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Portugal

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Altura’s average annual precipitation is 447 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

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

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

• 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 Altura’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Altura Climate page.