Los Antiguos Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Los Antiguos, Santa Cruz, Argentina. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Los Antiguos receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 764 mm (30 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Los Antiguos, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 98 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 7 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 37 mm (1.5 in) over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). The city receives 118 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Los Antiguos Temperature page.

Los Antiguos's average annual precipitation is 764 mm (30 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Los Antiguos's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Los Antiguos Climate page.