Sant Hilari Sacalm Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sant Hilari Sacalm, 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.

Sant Hilari Sacalm is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1186 mm (47 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Sant Hilari Sacalm can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 142 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall, spread across 11 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). The city receives 197 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sant Hilari Sacalm Temperature page.

Sant Hilari Sacalm's average annual precipitation is 1186 mm (47 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

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.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Sant Hilari Sacalm:

• 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.

• 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 Sant Hilari Sacalm's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sant Hilari Sacalm Climate page.