El Bolsón Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in El Bolsón. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

El Bolsón has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1590 mm of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in El Bolsón, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy snow/rainfall, with an average of 242 mm of precipitation.

This snow/rainfall is distributed across 13 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 64 mm over 4 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

June, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 20°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our El Bolsón Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Argentina

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Argentina. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

El Bolsón’s average annual precipitation is 1590 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including El Bolsón:

• 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.

For more detailed information about El Bolsón’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our El Bolsón Climate page.