Placencia Village Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Placencia Village, Stann Creek, Belize. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Placencia Village is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2482 mm (98 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The seasons in Placencia Village, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 327 mm (13 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 65 mm (2.6 in) over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). The city receives 201 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Placencia Village Temperature page.
Explore Placencia Village's Historical Precipitation: 1994-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Placencia Village spanning 33 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Belize: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Belize. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Placencia Village vs World: Rainfall Compared
Placencia Village's average annual precipitation is 2482 mm (98 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
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.
The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:
- Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
- Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.
- Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
- In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
- Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.
For more detailed information about Placencia Village's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Placencia Village Climate page.
