Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Fontenay-le-Comte

Over the course of the year, Fontenay-le-Comte experiences 828 mm of rain/snow across 164 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 16 rainy days bringing 93 mm of rain. In contrast, July sees 10 rainy days with 42 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Fontenay-le-Comte receives over 164 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:

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

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.

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.

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 Fontenay-le-Comte, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.