Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Pontianak
With 188 days and 3464 mm of annual rain, Pontianak has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
November is usually the wettest with 439 mm of rain over 21 rainy days, whereas August averages 173 mm during its 12 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Pontianak receives over 188 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world: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 Athens, Greece, it rains around 70 days in the year; therefore, it is one of the driest Mediterranean cities, mainly dominated by winter rainfall.
Chicago, USA, has 133 precipitation days annually, with a mix of rain and snow.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.
Perth, Australia, sees approximately 103 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.
Rain Facts From Around the Globe
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 Pontianak, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.
