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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Puno. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Puno has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1217 mm of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Puno shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 237 mm of precipitation during the wettest month February, distributed over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 11 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.

February, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 16°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Puno 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

Puno’s average annual precipitation is 1217 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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 Puno’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Puno Climate page.