Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Halfweg
Halfweg sees 187 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 943 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is August, with 14 rainy days bringing 97 mm of rain. In contrast, April sees 13 rainy days with 54 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Halfweg's average annual precipitation falls over 187 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.
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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.
Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in the summer months.
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 Halfweg, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.
