Guanaqueros Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Guanaqueros, Coquimbo Region, Chile. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Guanaqueros has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 141 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall annually.

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, June receives substantial rainfall, averaging 43 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation, recorded across 2 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January brings less rainfall, with 1.2 mm (0.05 in) over 2 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). The city receives 150 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Guanaqueros Temperature page.

Guanaqueros's average annual precipitation is 141 mm (5.6 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

• 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 Guanaqueros's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Guanaqueros Climate page.