Melgar Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Melgar, Tolima, Colombia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Melgar experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 8034 mm (316 in) of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Melgar, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 1125 mm (44 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 284 mm (11 in) over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). The city receives 159 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Melgar Temperature page.

Melgar's average annual precipitation is 8034 mm (316 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.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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