El Volcán Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in El Volcán, San Luis Province, Argentina. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

On average, El Volcán receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 789 mm (31 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, January receives substantial rainfall, averaging 120 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June brings less rainfall, with 12 mm (0.5 in) over 2 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our El Volcán Temperature page.

El Volcán's average annual precipitation is 789 mm (31 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Volcán's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our El Volcán Climate page.