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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Charminster

With 172 days and 856 mm of annual rain, Charminster 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 October with 88 mm falling over 16 rainy days. The driest period is March, receiving 58 mm across 16 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Charminster's average annual precipitation falls over 172 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.

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

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.

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.

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 Charminster, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Charminster

Monday
24 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
11°C
1.3 mm
Tuesday
25 Feb
Fair
Fair
10°C
0.2 mm
Wednesday
26 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
7°C
1.9 mm

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