Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Harderwijk
Harderwijk sees 190 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 901 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
Precipitation peaks in July with 93 mm falling over 14 rainy days. The driest period is April, receiving 59 mm across 14 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Harderwijk receives over 190 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 Lisbon, Portugal, there are an average of 113 precipitation days annually, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.
In Tokyo, Japan, the city sees around 181 precipitation days annually, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
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 RĂ©union 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 Harderwijk, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.