Villares de la Reina Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Villares de la Reina, Castile and Leon, Spain. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Villares de la Reina tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 485 mm (19 in) of rain/snow per year. The city experiences a distinct dry season during certain months, contributing to seasonal contrasts shown in the charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Villares de la Reina, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 13 mm (0.5 in) over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). The city receives 197 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Villares de la Reina Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in Spain: City Comparison

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.

Villares de la Reina vs World: Rainfall Compared

Villares de la Reina's average annual precipitation is 485 mm (19 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Villares de la Reina's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Villares de la Reina Climate page.