Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Mâcot La Plagne

Over the course of the year, Mâcot La Plagne experiences 1514 mm of rain/snow across 181 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is December, with 14 snowy days bringing 154 mm of snow. In contrast, August sees 15 rainy days with 107 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Mâcot La Plagne's average annual precipitation falls over 181 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.

The city of Rome, Italy, averages 131 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in the summer months.

In Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.

Fun facts about Rain from Around the World

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 Mâcot La Plagne, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.