Maria Farinha Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Maria Farinha, Pernambuco, Brazil. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Maria Farinha has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1094 mm (43 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Maria Farinha, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 161 mm (6.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 27 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 36 mm (1.4 in) over 13 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). The city receives 168 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Maria Farinha Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Brazil: City Comparison

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

Maria Farinha vs World: Rainfall Compared

Maria Farinha's average annual precipitation is 1094 mm (43 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

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.

Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.

Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

• "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 Maria Farinha's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Maria Farinha Climate page.