Ciudad Valles Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. 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 Valles experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1216 mm (48 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct dry season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Ciudad Valles, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 242 mm (9.5 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ciudad Valles Temperature page.

Ciudad Valles's average annual precipitation is 1216 mm (48 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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.

• 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 Ciudad Valles's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ciudad Valles Climate page.