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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Marsabit

Over the course of the year, Marsabit experiences 351 mm of rain across 88 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is November, with 14 rainy days bringing 85 mm of rain. In contrast, September sees 3 rainy days with 1.5 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Marsabit receives over 88 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:

In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.

In Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.

In Barcelona, Spain, there are approximately 121 precipitation days per year, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Chicago, USA, has 133 precipitation days annually, with a mix of rain and snow.

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.

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 Marsabit, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Marsabit

Thu   Jan 30
31°C | 21°C
SE 5 m/s
0.4 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Fri   Jan 31
32°C | 21°C
SE 5 m/s
0.6 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of rain

partly cloudy and small chance of rain

Sat   Feb 01
33°C | 22°C
SE 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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