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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Purmamarca. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Purmamarca is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1479 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Purmamarca can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 234 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 9.7 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. The city receives 209 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 15°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Purmamarca Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Argentina

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Argentina. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Purmamarca’s average annual precipitation is 1479 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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