Two Days Of Rain
Eagle Beach Sunset
Last Tuesday and Wednesday Aruba was surprised by a lot of rainfall. According to the local weather service, in less than 24 hours it rained more than double what it’s supposed to rain for the month of June (0.6 inches). Naturally the predictable comments start, such as “I taught it never rains in Aruba”. In several previous posts about the weather, I’ve written about the fact that I don’t believe in such strong statements. This island receives an average of 16 inches of rain a year, which generally occurs at the end of the year.
This time around there was some sort of a tropical wave in the southern Caribbean, disrupting the regular hot and dry Aruba weather. Naturally the rain was well received by locals as it tends to cool down the island a bit. Plus, nature receives a break as well. Cacti fill up with moist, this way to ensure survival for the remainder of the year. Visitors are less happy, which is obvious.
Currently there are still some local showers at night, however the weather seems to be stabilizing. Speaking of stabilizing, current hurricane season has been pretty stable so far. As of today I haven’t read any reports about a significant storm forming anywhere in the Atlantic Ocean. Let’s hope it stays like that. For now, I would like to remember everyone visiting Aruba on a cliché: after rain comes sunshine, just as above picture.
Some Rain Last Few Days
February: Periods With Rain
Rain, Rain, Rain
September Rain And Floods
