Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Greenock
Over the course of the year, Greenock experiences 1716 mm of rain/snow across 236 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
Precipitation peaks in January with 177 mm falling over 22 rainy days. The driest period is April, receiving 109 mm across 17 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Greenock receives over 236 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.
Every year, the city of New York, USA, records about 130 precipitation days, with rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year.
In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.
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 Greenock, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.