Sant Cugat del Vallès Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

On average, Sant Cugat del Vallès receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 665 mm (26 in).

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, October receives substantial rainfall, averaging 96 mm (3.8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July brings less rainfall, with 33 mm (1.3 in) over 6 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). The city receives 178 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sant Cugat del Vallès Temperature page.

Sant Cugat del Vallès's average annual precipitation is 665 mm (26 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

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 U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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