Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Obereggen
With 172 days and 1207 mm of annual rain/snow, Obereggen 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 June, with 18 rainy days bringing 140 mm of rain. In contrast, January sees 13 snowy days with 46 mm of snow.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Obereggen's average annual precipitation falls over 172 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.
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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.
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
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 Obereggen, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.