San Carlos Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in San Carlos, Salta Province, Argentina. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, San Carlos experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 657 mm (26 in) yearly. However, this average masks significant seasonal variation, including a distinct dry season during certain months that are clearly visible in our monthly breakdown below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

San Carlos can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 148 mm (5.8 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 8.1 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our San Carlos Temperature page.

San Carlos's average annual precipitation is 657 mm (26 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 Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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