Calonge de Segarra Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Calonge de Segarra, Catalonia, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Calonge de Segarra experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 699 mm (28 in) yearly. However, this average masks significant seasonal variation, including a distinct dry season during certain months that are clearly visible in our monthly breakdown below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Calonge de Segarra can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 86 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). The city receives 218 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Calonge de Segarra Temperature page.

Calonge de Segarra's average annual precipitation is 699 mm (28 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Calonge de Segarra:

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