Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Cardwell

Over the course of the year, Cardwell experiences 1744 mm of rain across 89 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

February is usually the wettest with 383 mm of rain over 13 rainy days, whereas September averages 42 mm during its 3 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Cardwell receives over 89 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:

Las Vegas, USA, gets about 26 precipitation days annually, which is typical for its arid desert climate.

Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

The city of Rome, Italy, averages 131 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Chicago, USA, has 133 precipitation days annually, with a mix of rain and snow.

Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has about 120 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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 Cardwell, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.