Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Lodwar
With 42 days and 353 mm of annual rain, Lodwar has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is April, with 7 rainy days bringing 68 mm of rain. In contrast, February sees 3 rainy days with 8.5 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Lodwar receives over 42 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:Las Vegas, USA, gets about 26 precipitation days annually, which is typical for its arid desert climate.
Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are an average of 113 precipitation days annually, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.
Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.
Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, Argentina, has around 92 precipitation days annually, mostly during the summer months.
In Tokyo, Japan, the city sees around 181 precipitation days annually, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
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 Lodwar, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.