San Vicente do Mar Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in San Vicente do Mar. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

San Vicente do Mar has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1609 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in San Vicente do Mar, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 216 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 35 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

November, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our San Vicente do Mar Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Spain

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.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

San Vicente do Mar’s average annual precipitation is 1609 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including San Vicente do Mar:

• 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.

For more detailed information about San Vicente do Mar’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our San Vicente do Mar Climate page.