Hacienda Tres Amigos Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Hacienda Tres Amigos, Alajuela, Costa Rica. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Hacienda Tres Amigos has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3008 mm (118 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Hacienda Tres Amigos can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 365 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Hacienda Tres Amigos Temperature page.

Hacienda Tres Amigos's average annual precipitation is 3008 mm (118 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• 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.

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