Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Lom
Lom sees 87 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 585 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
Precipitation peaks in May with 60 mm falling over 10 rainy days. The driest period is August, receiving 34 mm across 5 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Lom's average annual precipitation falls over 87 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.
Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
The city of Rome, Italy, averages 131 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.
Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in the summer months.
Perth, Australia, sees approximately 103 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.
Rain Facts From Around the Globe
Let’s explore more fascinating precipitation records:
- Tutunendo, Colombia, gets about 340 days of rain every year, which arguably makes it the wettest place in the world.
- On Réunion Island, a tropical cyclone generated 1825 mm in just 24 hours.
- Singapore receives thunder on 167 days in the year and is considered one of the most thunderous cities in the world.
- The smallest drops that fall are called drizzle drops, and they have a diameter of 0.5 mm.
- Some heavy storms generate "diamond dust," which consists of very small ice crystals that float in the air.
For more detailed information about rainfall patterns in Lom, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.