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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Tortosa. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

On average, Tortosa receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 569 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Tortosa can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 71 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 23 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.

September, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Tortosa Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Spain

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Tortosa’s average annual precipitation is 569 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Tortosa’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Tortosa Climate page.