Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Carlow
Over the course of the year, Carlow experiences 928 mm of rain/snow across 194 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
November is usually the wettest with 86 mm of rain over 17 rainy days, whereas March averages 66 mm during its 16 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Carlow receives over 194 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.
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.
Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, Argentina, has around 92 precipitation days annually, mostly during the summer months.
In Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.
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 Carlow, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.