Santa Marta de Ortigueira Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Santa Marta de Ortigueira, Galicia, 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.

Santa Marta de Ortigueira experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1270 mm (50 in) of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Santa Marta de Ortigueira can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 154 mm (6.1 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall, spread across 9 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). The city receives 96 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Santa Marta de Ortigueira Temperature page.

Santa Marta de Ortigueira's average annual precipitation is 1270 mm (50 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.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

• "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 Santa Marta de Ortigueira's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Santa Marta de Ortigueira Climate page.