Lajes das Flores Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Lajes das Flores, Azores, Portugal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Lajes das Flores has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1060 mm (42 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Lajes das Flores, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 139 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). The city receives 67 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Lajes das Flores Temperature page.

Lajes das Flores's average annual precipitation is 1060 mm (42 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Lajes das Flores's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Lajes das Flores Climate page.