Santa Fe Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Santa Fe. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Santa Fe has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1188 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Santa Fe, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, March, receives high rainfall, with an average of 140 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 40 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

March, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. The city receives 211 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 18°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Santa Fe Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Argentina

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Santa Fe’s average annual precipitation is 1188 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

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

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Santa Fe’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Santa Fe Climate page.