Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Hnífsdalur

Hnífsdalur sees 226 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1341 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is December, with 22 snowy/rainy days bringing 153 mm of snow/rain. In contrast, June sees 15 rainy days with 52 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Hnífsdalur's average annual precipitation falls over 226 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.

In Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.

In Athens, Greece, it rains around 70 days in the year; therefore, it is one of the driest Mediterranean cities, mainly dominated by winter rainfall.

In Toronto, Canada, there are about 126 precipitation days per year, with snowfall occurring in winter and rainfall in summer.

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

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 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 Hnífsdalur, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.