Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Achao

Achao sees 74 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1823 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

Precipitation peaks in June with 238 mm falling over 11 rainy days. The driest period is January, receiving 82 mm across 2 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Achao's average annual precipitation falls over 74 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 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest climate.

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.

Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.

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 Achao, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.