Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Laurel (MS)

With 122 days and 1481 mm of annual rain/snow, Laurel (MS) 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 December, with 11 rainy days bringing 168 mm of rain. In contrast, October sees 7 rainy days with 68 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Laurel's average annual precipitation falls over 122 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.

Seville, Spain, experiences 103 precipitation days annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

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 Laurel (MS), visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.