La Misión Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in La Misión, Mexico. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

La Misión typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 323 mm (13 in). The city experiences a distinct dry season during certain months, as illustrated in the graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in La Misión, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 5 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.9 mm (0.1 in) over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our La Misión Temperature page.

La Misión's average annual precipitation is 323 mm (13 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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 proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

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