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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in El Sunzal. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

El Sunzal experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1736 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, September receives substantial rainfall, averaging 346 mm of precipitation, recorded across 28 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 2.8 mm over 3 rainy days.

September, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C and receives 181 hours of sunshine. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 31°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our El Sunzal Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in El Salvador

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

El Sunzal’s average annual precipitation is 1736 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

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

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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