Sobral Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Sobral. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Sobral has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1045 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Sobral can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 249 mm of precipitation over 30 rainy days.

In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 5 mm of rainfall, spread across 12 rainy days.

April, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 36°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Sobral Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Brazil

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Sobral’s average annual precipitation is 1045 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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

• "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 wide and 20 cm 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 fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Sobral’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sobral Climate page.