Avinyonet de Puigventós Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Avinyonet de Puigventós, Catalonia, Spain. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Avinyonet de Puigventós receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 860 mm (34 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, October receives substantial rainfall, averaging 111 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August brings less rainfall, with 48 mm (1.9 in) over 9 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). The city receives 145 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Avinyonet de Puigventós Temperature page.

Avinyonet de Puigventós's average annual precipitation is 860 mm (34 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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 Avinyonet de Puigventós:

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