Malapascua Island Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Malapascua Island, Visayas, Philippines. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Malapascua Island is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2012 mm (79 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Malapascua Island, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 266 mm (10 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Malapascua Island Temperature page.

Malapascua Island's average annual precipitation is 2012 mm (79 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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 Malapascua Island's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Malapascua Island Climate page.