Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Les Forges

Les Forges sees 166 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 831 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

December is usually the wettest with 87 mm of rain over 16 rainy days, whereas July averages 47 mm during its 10 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Les Forges's average annual precipitation falls over 166 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 Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.

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

Every year, the city of New York, USA, records about 130 precipitation days, with rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year.

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

Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.

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 Les Forges, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.