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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Fox Glacier

Over the course of the year, Fox Glacier experiences 3727 mm of rain/snow across 190 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

Precipitation peaks in December with 376 mm falling over 18 rainy days. The driest period is July, receiving 248 mm across 15 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Fox Glacier receives over 190 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.

In Barcelona, Spain, there are approximately 121 precipitation days per year, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Chicago, USA, has 133 precipitation days annually, with a mix of rain and snow.

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 Fox Glacier, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Fox Glacier

Thu   Jan 30
21°C | 9°C
N 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 31
21°C | 10°C
NW 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Feb 01
21°C | 9°C
NW 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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