Barra del Chuy Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Barra del Chuy, Rocha, Uruguay. 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.
Barra del Chuy experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1257 mm (49 in) of precipitation annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Precipitation levels in Barra del Chuy remain relatively steady throughout the year. April has the most rain, with 119 mm (4.7 in) over 9 days. In December, this drops slightly to 83 mm (3.3 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.
April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). The city receives 183 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Barra del Chuy Temperature page.
Explore Barra del Chuy's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Barra del Chuy spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Uruguay: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Uruguay. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Barra del Chuy vs World: Rainfall Compared
Barra del Chuy's average annual precipitation is 1257 mm (49 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.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
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.
The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:
- Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
- Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Barra del Chuy's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Barra del Chuy Climate page.
