Cangas de Onís Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Cangas de Onís, Asturias, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Cangas de Onís has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1464 mm (58 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Cangas de Onís offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between November (158 mm (6.2 in)) and July (91 mm (3.6 in)) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). The city receives 118 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Cangas de Onís Temperature page.

Cangas de Onís's average annual precipitation is 1464 mm (58 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.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

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