Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Longyan
Longyan sees 159 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1876 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is June, with 19 rainy days bringing 291 mm of rain. In contrast, December sees 9 rainy days with 54 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Longyan's average annual precipitation falls over 159 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 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.
Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.
In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.
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 Longyan, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.