Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Bayan Lepas
With 194 days and 2593 mm of annual rain, Bayan Lepas has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is October, with 24 rainy days bringing 343 mm of rain. In contrast, February sees 9 rainy days with 124 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Bayan Lepas's average annual precipitation falls over 194 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.
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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.
In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.
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 Bayan Lepas, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.