Carvalhal Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Carvalhal. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

On average, Carvalhal receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 616 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, December receives substantial rainfall, averaging 90 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 2.9 mm over a single rainy day.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. The city receives 141 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Carvalhal Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Portugal

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Carvalhal’s average annual precipitation is 616 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

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

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Interesting weather facts

• 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 Carvalhal’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Carvalhal Climate page.