Salamansa Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Salamansa, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Salamansa sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 121 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Salamansa, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 5 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). The city receives 230 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Salamansa Temperature page.

Salamansa's average annual precipitation is 121 mm (4.8 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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.

• "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 (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) 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 (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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