Ramales de la Victoria Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ramales de la Victoria, Cantabria, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Ramales de la Victoria has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1168 mm (46 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Ramales de la Victoria offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between November (122 mm (4.8 in)) and August (68 mm (2.7 in)) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). The city receives 93 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ramales de la Victoria Temperature page.

Ramales de la Victoria's average annual precipitation is 1168 mm (46 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

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

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

• 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 Ramales de la Victoria's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ramales de la Victoria Climate page.