Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Bømlo
Over the course of the year, Bømlo experiences 2098 mm of rain/snow across 264 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
October is usually the wettest with 244 mm of rain over 26 rainy days, whereas May averages 99 mm during its 18 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Bømlo's average annual precipitation falls over 264 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 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 Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.
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 Bømlo, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.
