Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Punta Arenas

Over the course of the year, Punta Arenas experiences 724 mm of rain/snow across 93 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is April, with 9 rainy days bringing 76 mm of rain. In contrast, September sees 6 rainy days with 48 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Punta Arenas's average annual precipitation falls over 93 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Las Vegas, USA, gets about 26 precipitation days annually, which is typical for its arid desert climate.

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

Seville, Spain, experiences 103 precipitation days annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

In Toronto, Canada, there are about 126 precipitation days per year, with snowfall occurring in winter and rainfall in summer.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has about 120 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Fun facts about Rain from Around the World

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 Punta Arenas, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.