General Roca Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in General Roca, Río Negro, Argentina. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
General Roca's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 282 mm (11 in) of precipitation yearly. The distribution includes a distinct dry season during certain months as shown 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, October receives substantial rainfall, averaging 36 mm (1.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 4 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, August brings less rainfall, with 15 mm (0.6 in) over 3 rainy days.
October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). The city receives 260 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our General Roca Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Argentina: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Argentina. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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General Roca vs World: Rainfall Compared
General Roca's average annual precipitation is 282 mm (11 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.
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.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including General Roca:
- 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.
- 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 General Roca's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our General Roca Climate page.
