Chignahuapan Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Chignahuapan, State of Puebla, Mexico. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Chignahuapan has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1658 mm (65 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, September receives substantial rainfall, averaging 263 mm (10 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, December brings less rainfall, with 40 mm (1.6 in) over 3 rainy days.
September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). The city receives 176 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Chignahuapan Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Mexico: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Mexico. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Chignahuapan vs World: Rainfall Compared
Chignahuapan's average annual precipitation is 1658 mm (65 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
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.
- 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 Chignahuapan's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Chignahuapan Climate page.
