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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Ballintoy

Ballintoy sees 232 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1373 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

November is usually the wettest with 161 mm of rain over 21 rainy days, whereas May averages 73 mm during its 17 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Ballintoy's average annual precipitation falls over 232 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.

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.

In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the city sees around 181 precipitation days annually, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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 Ballintoy, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Ballintoy

Thu   Jan 30
6°C | 0°C
S 5 m/s
6.1 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight sleet

partly cloudy and small chance of slight sleet

Fri   Jan 31
7°C | 3°C
NW 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sat   Feb 01
9°C | 4°C
S 11 m/s
2.7 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

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