Ciudad Cortés Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ciudad Cortés, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Ciudad Cortés is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 5553 mm (219 in).
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Ciudad Cortés can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 897 mm (35 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.
In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days.
October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ciudad Cortés Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Costa Rica: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Costa Rica. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Ciudad Cortés vs World: Rainfall Compared
Ciudad Cortés's average annual precipitation is 5553 mm (219 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
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.
- 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 Ciudad Cortés's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ciudad Cortés Climate page.
