La Serena Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in La Serena. 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.

La Serena sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 111 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in La Serena, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 32 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across a single rainy day. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.6 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

June, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 25°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our La Serena Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Chile

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

La Serena’s average annual precipitation is 111 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

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

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