Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Bessines-sur-Gartempe
With 168 days and 1029 mm of annual rain/snow, Bessines-sur-Gartempe has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
Precipitation peaks in December with 99 mm falling over 16 rainy days. The driest period is July, receiving 66 mm across 10 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Bessines-sur-Gartempe's average annual precipitation falls over 168 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.
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.
Chicago, USA, has 133 precipitation days annually, with a mix of rain and snow.
Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, Argentina, has around 92 precipitation days annually, mostly during the summer months.
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 Bessines-sur-Gartempe, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.
