Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Fongafale

Fongafale sees 219 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 3219 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

February is usually the wettest with 402 mm of rain over 18 rainy days, whereas September averages 198 mm during its 16 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Fongafale's average annual precipitation falls over 219 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.

In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest climate.

The city of Rome, Italy, averages 131 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.

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 Fongafale, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.