Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Cajamarca
Cajamarca sees 134 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 2763 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
March is usually the wettest with 439 mm of rain over 19 rainy days, whereas July averages 41 mm during its 4 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Cajamarca's average annual precipitation falls over 134 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.
Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
In Barcelona, Spain, there are approximately 121 precipitation days per year, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.
In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.
Melbourne, Australia, has about 120 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Fun facts about Rain from Around the World
Here are some amazing facts about rain and precipitation worldwide:
- Cherrapunji, India, records an average of 322 rainy days each year. Despite this, the wettest place is Mount Waialeale in Hawaii with 11500 mm annual rainfall.
- The fastest recorded raindrop fell at 18 meters per second during a thunderstorm in Brazil.
- The Atacama Desert in Chile is so dry that some weather stations have never recorded rainfall since their installation.
- The largest recorded raindrop measured 8.8 mm in diameter during a tropical storm on La Réunion Island.
- Some clouds can weigh up to 500,000 tons, that's equivalent to the weight of 100 elephants.
For more detailed information about rainfall patterns in Cajamarca, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.
