Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Gort

Over the course of the year, Gort experiences 1200 mm of rain across 226 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

December is usually the wettest with 119 mm of rain over 21 rainy days, whereas April averages 87 mm during its 16 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Gort receives over 226 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 Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.

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.

In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.

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 Gort, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.