Santo Domingo de los Colorados Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Santo Domingo de los Colorados is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3276 mm (129 in).
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, February receives substantial rainfall, averaging 463 mm (18 in) of precipitation, recorded across 26 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, August brings less rainfall, with 100 mm (3.9 in) over 17 rainy days.
February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). The city receives 144 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Santo Domingo de los Colorados Temperature page.
Explore Santo Domingo de los Colorados's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Santo Domingo de los Colorados spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Ecuador: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Ecuador. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Santo Domingo de los Colorados vs World: Rainfall Compared
Santo Domingo de los Colorados's average annual precipitation is 3276 mm (129 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
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.
- 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 Santo Domingo de los Colorados's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Santo Domingo de los Colorados Climate page.
