Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Masty

Over the course of the year, Masty experiences 720 mm of rain/snow across 179 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

Precipitation peaks in July with 91 mm falling over 15 rainy days. The driest period is March, receiving 45 mm across 14 snowy/rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Masty's average annual precipitation falls over 179 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.

Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has about 120 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Rain Facts From Around the Globe

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 Masty, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.