Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Forcalquier
With 114 days and 873 mm of annual rain/snow, Forcalquier 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 November, with 10 rainy days bringing 119 mm of rain. In contrast, July sees 6 rainy days with 36 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Forcalquier receives over 114 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.
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest climate.
In Athens, Greece, it rains around 70 days in the year; therefore, it is one of the driest Mediterranean cities, mainly dominated by winter rainfall.
In Toronto, Canada, there are about 126 precipitation days per year, with snowfall occurring in winter and rainfall in summer.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.
In Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.
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 Forcalquier, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.