Minas de Ríotinto Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Minas de Ríotinto, Andalucía, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

On average, Minas de Ríotinto receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 597 mm (24 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Minas de Ríotinto shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 88 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation during the wettest month December, distributed over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.3 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). The city receives 160 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Minas de Ríotinto Temperature page.

Minas de Ríotinto's average annual precipitation is 597 mm (24 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

• "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 Minas de Ríotinto's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Minas de Ríotinto Climate page.