Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Alcalá de Henares

Alcalá de Henares sees 123 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 493 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is October, with 10 rainy days bringing 67 mm of rain. In contrast, July sees 5 rainy days with 7.8 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Alcalá de Henares's average annual precipitation falls over 123 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.

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.

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

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

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 Alcalá de Henares, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.