Santa Marta de Penaguião Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Santa Marta de Penaguião, Norte Region, Portugal. 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 Marta de Penaguião is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1034 mm (41 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Santa Marta de Penaguião, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives high rainfall, with an average of 135 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Santa Marta de Penaguião Temperature page.

Santa Marta de Penaguião's average annual precipitation is 1034 mm (41 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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 Santa Marta de Penaguião:

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