Esposende Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Esposende, Norte Region, Portugal. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Esposende has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1482 mm of rainfall 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, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 202 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days.
In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 26 mm over 6 rainy days.November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. The city receives 138 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Esposende Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Portugal
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Portugal. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Esposende’s average annual precipitation is 1482 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
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.
Interesting weather facts
- 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 Esposende’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Esposende Climate page.
Current rainfall in Esposende
