Los Tomases Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Los Tomases, Murcia, Spain. 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 Tomases's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 288 mm of precipitation yearly.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
The climate in Los Tomases shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 40 mm of precipitation during the wettest month September, distributed over 5 rainy days.
In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.6 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days.September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. The city receives 241 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Los Tomases Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Spain
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Spain. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Los Tomases’s average annual precipitation is 288 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.
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
- Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
- In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Tomases’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Los Tomases Climate page.
