Average Rainy - Precipitation days in El Médano

Over the course of the year, El Médano experiences 358 mm of rain across 46 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is December, with 6 rainy days bringing 51 mm of rain. In contrast, July sees a single rainy day with 2.1 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, El Médano receives over 46 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.

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

Seville, Spain, experiences 103 precipitation days annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.

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 El Médano, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.