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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Ingapirca. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Ingapirca has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2618 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Ingapirca shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 327 mm of precipitation during the wettest month March, distributed over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 93 mm of rainfall over 15 rainy days.

March, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. The city receives 125 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 15°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Ingapirca Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Ecuador

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Ingapirca’s average annual precipitation is 2618 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

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

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

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

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

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Ingapirca’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ingapirca Climate page.