Chinguetti Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Chinguetti, Mauritania. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Chinguetti has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 42 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Year-round, Chinguetti has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, September, with 9.2 mm (0.4 in), and the driest month, April, with 1 mm (0.04 in), is minimal.
September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 39°C (102°F). The city receives 257 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Chinguetti Temperature page.
Explore Chinguetti's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Chinguetti spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Mauritania: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Mauritania. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Chinguetti vs World: Rainfall Compared
Chinguetti's average annual precipitation is 42 mm (1.7 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.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
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.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Chinguetti:
- 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 Chinguetti's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Chinguetti Climate page.
