Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Corfe Castle
With 163 days and 878 mm of annual rain, Corfe Castle has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
November is usually the wettest with 105 mm of rain over 16 rainy days, whereas July averages 52 mm during its 10 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Corfe Castle's average annual precipitation falls over 163 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.
In Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.
In Athens, Greece, it rains around 70 days in the year; therefore, it is one of the driest Mediterranean cities, mainly dominated by winter rainfall.
Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.
In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.
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 Corfe Castle, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.