Punta Negra Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Punta Negra, Peru. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Punta Negra is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 201 mm (7.9 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Punta Negra can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 33 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation over 3 rainy days.

In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). The city receives 167 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Punta Negra Temperature page.

Punta Negra's average annual precipitation is 201 mm (7.9 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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Punta Negra:

• 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.

• "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 (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) 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 (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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