Ponta da Tulha Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ponta da Tulha, Bahia, Brazil. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Ponta da Tulha has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1362 mm (54 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, April, sees around 147 mm (5.8 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, September, still receives a respectable 77 mm (3 in) of rainfall.

April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 203 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ponta da Tulha Temperature page.

Ponta da Tulha's average annual precipitation is 1362 mm (54 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Ponta da Tulha:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Ponta da Tulha's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ponta da Tulha Climate page.