Apartadó Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Apartadó, Colombia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Apartadó has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3202 mm (126 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Apartadó, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 376 mm (15 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 114 mm (4.5 in) over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Apartadó Temperature page.

Apartadó's average annual precipitation is 3202 mm (126 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.

Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

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