Huanchaco Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Huanchaco. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Huanchaco experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 213 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Huanchaco can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 44 mm of precipitation over 5 rainy days.

In contrast May, experiences much drier conditions, with 8.9 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days.

March, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 23°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Huanchaco Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Peru

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Peru. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Huanchaco’s average annual precipitation is 213 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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 Huanchaco’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Huanchaco Climate page.