San Cristóbal de Segovia Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in San Cristóbal de Segovia, Castile and Leon, Spain. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
On average, San Cristóbal de Segovia receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 700 mm (28 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation 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 82 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July brings less rainfall, with 21 mm (0.8 in) over 7 rainy days.
April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). The city receives 214 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our San Cristóbal de Segovia Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Spain: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Spain. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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San Cristóbal de Segovia vs World: Rainfall Compared
San Cristóbal de Segovia's average annual precipitation is 700 mm (28 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.
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.
- "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 San Cristóbal de Segovia's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our San Cristóbal de Segovia Climate page.
