Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Brandsen
Brandsen sees 89 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 996 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is October, with 9 rainy days bringing 107 mm of rain. In contrast, May sees 7 rainy days with 61 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Brandsen receives over 89 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.
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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.
Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in the summer months.
Perth, Australia, sees approximately 103 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.
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 Brandsen, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.