Purmamarca Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Purmamarca, Jujuy, Argentina. 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.

Purmamarca experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1479 mm (58 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Purmamarca shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 234 mm (9.2 in) of precipitation during the wettest month January, distributed over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 9.7 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 209 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Purmamarca Temperature page.

Purmamarca's average annual precipitation is 1479 mm (58 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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