Ciudad de la Costa Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ciudad de la Costa, Canelones, Uruguay. 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.

Ciudad de la Costa experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1163 mm (46 in) of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The wettest period in Ciudad de la Costa occurs in October, which receives around 116 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, January, Ciudad de la Costa experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 74 mm (2.9 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). The city receives 228 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ciudad de la Costa Temperature page.

Ciudad de la Costa's average annual precipitation is 1163 mm (46 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Ciudad de la Costa's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ciudad de la Costa Climate page.