Riba-roja d'Ebre Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Riba-roja d'Ebre, Catalonia, Spain. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Riba-roja d'Ebre tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 438 mm (17 in) of rain per year. The city experiences a distinct dry season during certain months, contributing to seasonal contrasts shown in the charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, April receives substantial rainfall, averaging 54 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July brings less rainfall, with 17 mm (0.7 in) over 6 rainy days.

April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). The city receives 223 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Riba-roja d'Ebre Temperature page.

Riba-roja d'Ebre's average annual precipitation is 438 mm (17 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

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

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.

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.

• 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 Riba-roja d'Ebre's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Riba-roja d'Ebre Climate page.