Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Crewkerne

Over the course of the year, Crewkerne experiences 817 mm of rain across 179 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is October, with 16 rainy days bringing 79 mm of rain. In contrast, March sees 17 rainy days with 58 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Crewkerne receives over 179 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 Athens, Greece, it rains around 70 days in the year; therefore, it is one of the driest Mediterranean cities, mainly dominated by winter rainfall.

Every year, the city of New York, USA, records about 130 precipitation days, with rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year.

In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Perth, Australia, sees approximately 103 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.

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 Crewkerne, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.