El Nihuil Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in El Nihuil, Mendoza Province, Argentina. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

El Nihuil maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, with an average annual precipitation of 487 mm (19 in). However, it does have a distinct dry season during certain months, creating distinct seasonal patterns visible in our monthly breakdown below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in El Nihuil shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 57 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation during the wettest month February, distributed over 7 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 21 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall over 4 rainy days.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). The city receives 278 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our El Nihuil Temperature page.

El Nihuil's average annual precipitation is 487 mm (19 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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.

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 El Nihuil's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our El Nihuil Climate page.