San Miguel de Abona Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in San Miguel de Abona, Canary Islands, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

With annual rainfall averaging 318 mm (13 in), San Miguel de Abona maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. However, it does have a distinct dry season during certain months, creating distinct patterns as demonstrated in our detailed graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in San Miguel de Abona, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 52 mm (2 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 6 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.8 mm (0.1 in) over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). The city receives 171 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our San Miguel de Abona 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.

San Miguel de Abona vs World: Rainfall Compared

San Miguel de Abona's average annual precipitation is 318 mm (13 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.

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

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

• "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 Miguel de Abona's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our San Miguel de Abona Climate page.