Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Ollon
Over the course of the year, Ollon experiences 1873 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
June is usually the wettest with 206 mm of rain over 17 rainy days, whereas October averages 123 mm during its 13 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Ollon's average annual precipitation falls over 181 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.
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 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 Ollon, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.
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