Barra de Maldonado Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Barra de Maldonado, Maldonado, Uruguay. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Barra de Maldonado has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1152 mm (45 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Precipitation levels in Barra de Maldonado remain relatively steady throughout the year. April has the most rain, with 117 mm (4.6 in) over 9 days. In January, this drops slightly to 74 mm (2.9 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.

April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). The city receives 182 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Barra de Maldonado Temperature page.

Barra de Maldonado's average annual precipitation is 1152 mm (45 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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