Quintiães Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Quintiães, Norte Region, Portugal. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Quintiães is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1673 mm (66 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Quintiães can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 221 mm (8.7 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 32 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). The city receives 182 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Quintiães Temperature page.

Quintiães's average annual precipitation is 1673 mm (66 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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