Sant Vicenç de Montalt Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sant Vicenç de Montalt, Catalonia, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Sant Vicenç de Montalt receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 828 mm (33 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Sant Vicenç de Montalt shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 115 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 48 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall over 6 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). The city receives 178 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sant Vicenç de Montalt Temperature page.

Sant Vicenç de Montalt's average annual precipitation is 828 mm (33 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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.

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 Vicenç de Montalt:

• 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 Vicenç de Montalt's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sant Vicenç de Montalt Climate page.