Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Dunquin
Dunquin sees 249 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1527 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is November, with 24 rainy days bringing 173 mm of rain. In contrast, May sees 19 rainy days with 93 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Dunquin receives over 249 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.
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest climate.
Seville, Spain, experiences 103 precipitation days annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Every year, the city of New York, USA, records about 130 precipitation days, with rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year.
In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.
Melbourne, Australia, has about 120 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
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 Dunquin, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.