Santa Maria Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Santa Maria is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 94 mm (3.7 in).
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The climate in Santa Maria shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 36 mm (1.4 in) of precipitation during the wettest month September, distributed over 4 rainy days.
In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.4 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days.
September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). The city receives 179 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Santa Maria Temperature page.
Explore Santa Maria's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Santa Maria spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Cape Verde: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Cape Verde. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Santa Maria vs World: Rainfall Compared
Santa Maria's average annual precipitation is 94 mm (3.7 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
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.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
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.
- 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 Maria's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Santa Maria Climate page.
