Barra de Jacuípe Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Barra de Jacuípe, Bahia, Brazil. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Barra de Jacuípe experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1023 mm (40 in) of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Barra de Jacuípe, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives high rainfall, with an average of 146 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 174 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Barra de Jacuípe Temperature page.

Barra de Jacuípe's average annual precipitation is 1023 mm (40 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Barra de Jacuípe:

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