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This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Papallacta, Provincia Napo, Ecuador. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Papallacta has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2318 mm (91 in) of rainfall annually.
The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, April, sees around 248 mm (9.8 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, August, still receives a respectable 124 mm (4.9 in) of rainfall.
April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). The city receives 131 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Papallacta Temperature page.
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Ecuador. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
Papallacta's average annual precipitation is 2318 mm (91 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
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.
For more detailed information about Papallacta's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Papallacta Climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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