Las Peñitas Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Las Peñitas. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Las Peñitas experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1595 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, October receives substantial rainfall, averaging 355 mm of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 2.2 mm over 2 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. The city receives 204 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Las Peñitas Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Nicaragua

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Las Peñitas’s average annual precipitation is 1595 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

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

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Las Peñitas:

• 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.

For more detailed information about Las Peñitas’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Las Peñitas Climate page.