Vallenar Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

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

Vallenar has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Despite minor fluctuations, Vallenar enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 15 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation, while in January, Vallenar receives about 0.3 mm (0.01 in).

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

Vallenar's average annual precipitation is 56 mm (2.2 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

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