Santa Cruz de la Sierra Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. 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.

Santa Cruz de la Sierra is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1201 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Santa Cruz de la Sierra can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 176 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 46 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days.

Annual Precipitation in Bolivia

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Bolivia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Santa Cruz de la Sierra’s average annual precipitation is 1201 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

Interesting weather facts

• 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Santa Cruz de la Sierra Climate page.