Carmelo Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Carmelo, Colonia, Uruguay. 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.
Carmelo experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1217 mm (48 in) of precipitation annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Year-round, Carmelo has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 131 mm (5.2 in), and the driest month, July, with 82 mm (3.2 in), is minimal.
October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Carmelo Temperature page.
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in July
Explore Carmelo's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Carmelo 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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Carmelo vs World: Rainfall Compared
Carmelo's average annual precipitation is 1217 mm (48 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
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.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Carmelo:
- 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 Carmelo's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Carmelo Climate page.
