Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Kungshamn
With 157 days and 917 mm of annual rain/snow, Kungshamn has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is October, with 16 rainy days bringing 106 mm of rain. In contrast, March sees 12 rainy days with 51 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Kungshamn's average annual precipitation falls over 157 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Las Vegas, USA, gets about 26 precipitation days annually, which is typical for its arid desert climate.
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest 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.
In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
Melbourne, Australia, has about 120 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Fun facts about Rain from Around the World
Here are some amazing facts about rain and precipitation worldwide:
- Cherrapunji, India, records an average of 322 rainy days each year. Despite this, the wettest place is Mount Waialeale in Hawaii with 11500 mm annual rainfall.
- The fastest recorded raindrop fell at 18 meters per second during a thunderstorm in Brazil.
- The Atacama Desert in Chile is so dry that some weather stations have never recorded rainfall since their installation.
- The largest recorded raindrop measured 8.8 mm in diameter during a tropical storm on La Réunion Island.
- Some clouds can weigh up to 500,000 tons, that's equivalent to the weight of 100 elephants.
For more detailed information about rainfall patterns in Kungshamn, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.
