Los Riscos Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Los Riscos, Los Lagos, Chile. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Los Riscos has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3581 mm (141 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, June receives substantial rainfall, averaging 490 mm (19 in) of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January brings less rainfall, with 168 mm (6.6 in) over 3 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). The city receives 57 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Los Riscos Temperature page.

Los Riscos's average annual precipitation is 3581 mm (141 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

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