Punta de Mujeres Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Punta de Mujeres, Canary Islands, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Punta de Mujeres is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 125 mm (4.9 in).
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The climate in Punta de Mujeres shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 23 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation during the wettest month December, distributed over 4 rainy days.
In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.2 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days.
December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). The city receives 197 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Punta de Mujeres Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Spain: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Spain. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Punta de Mujeres vs World: Rainfall Compared
Punta de Mujeres's average annual precipitation is 125 mm (4.9 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.
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.
Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:
- 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.
- 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 Punta de Mujeres's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Punta de Mujeres Climate page.
