Fuencaliente de la Palma Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Fuencaliente de la Palma, Canary Islands, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Fuencaliente de la Palma experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 162 mm (6.4 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Fuencaliente de la Palma can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 39 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation over 8 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Fuencaliente de la Palma Temperature page.

Fuencaliente de la Palma's average annual precipitation is 162 mm (6.4 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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 Fuencaliente de la Palma's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Fuencaliente de la Palma Climate page.