Oxapampa Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Oxapampa. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Oxapampa is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3601 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Oxapampa, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 510 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 140 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 21°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Oxapampa Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Peru

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Oxapampa’s average annual precipitation is 3601 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

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

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

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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

• "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 wide and 20 cm 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 fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Oxapampa’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Oxapampa Climate page.