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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Elazığ

Over the course of the year, Elazığ experiences 661 mm of rain/snow across 109 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

April is usually the wettest with 96 mm of rain over 13 rainy days, whereas July averages 3 mm during its 5 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Elazığ's average annual precipitation falls over 109 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Las Vegas, USA, gets about 26 precipitation days annually, which is typical for its arid desert climate.

In Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are an average of 113 precipitation days annually, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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

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

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 Elazığ, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Elazığ

Wednesday
19 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
5°C
1.6 mm
Thursday
20 Feb
Snow
Snow
-2°C
4.8 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Clear sky
Clear sky
-4°C
0 mm

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