Sant Joan les Fonts Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sant Joan les Fonts, Catalonia, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Sant Joan les Fonts has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1427 mm (56 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

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, June receives substantial rainfall, averaging 157 mm (6.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December brings less rainfall, with 71 mm (2.8 in) over 11 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). The city receives 249 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sant Joan les Fonts Temperature page.

Sant Joan les Fonts's average annual precipitation is 1427 mm (56 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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 Joan les Fonts:

• 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.

• "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 Sant Joan les Fonts's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sant Joan les Fonts Climate page.