Carmen de Apicalá Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Carmen de Apicalá, Tolima, Colombia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Carmen de Apicalá has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 4239 mm (167 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Carmen de Apicalá, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 609 mm (24 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 147 mm (5.8 in) over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 159 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Carmen de Apicalá Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Colombia: City Comparison

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Colombia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Carmen de Apicalá vs World: Rainfall Compared

Carmen de Apicalá's average annual precipitation is 4239 mm (167 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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.

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.

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