Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Huntsville (AL)

With 121 days and 1388 mm of annual rain/snow, Huntsville (AL) has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

Precipitation peaks in December with 166 mm falling over 11 rainy days. The driest period is September, receiving 80 mm across 8 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Huntsville's average annual precipitation falls over 121 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.

Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.

In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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 Huntsville (AL), visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.