Tunquen Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Tunquen, Chile. 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.

Tunquen has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 399 mm (16 in) of rainfall annually. It experiences a distinct dry season during certain months. Refer to our detailed charts below to see the seasonal variation.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Tunquen shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 127 mm (5 in) of precipitation during the wettest month June, distributed over 4 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.8 mm (0.03 in) of rainfall over 3 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). The city receives 80 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Tunquen Temperature page.

Tunquen's average annual precipitation is 399 mm (16 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

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

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

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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 Tunquen's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Tunquen Climate page.