El Puerto de Mazarrón Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in El Puerto de Mazarrón. 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 Puerto de Mazarrón maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 299 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

El Puerto de Mazarrón can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 39 mm of precipitation over 5 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 2.2 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days.

September, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our El Puerto de Mazarrón Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Spain

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

El Puerto de Mazarrón’s average annual precipitation is 299 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

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 Puerto de Mazarrón:

• 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 Puerto de Mazarrón’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our El Puerto de Mazarrón Climate page.