Average Rainy - Precipitation days in El Cortijo

With 27 days and 228 mm of annual rain, El Cortijo has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is December, with 5 rainy days bringing 32 mm of rain. In contrast, August sees 0 rainy days with 5.6 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

El Cortijo's average annual precipitation falls over 27 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.

Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in the summer months.

Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.

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 El Cortijo, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.