Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Oro Valley (AZ)
Oro Valley (AZ) sees 60 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 358 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is July, with 14 rainy days bringing 87 mm of rain. In contrast, May sees a single rainy day with 2.9 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Oro Valley's average annual precipitation falls over 60 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.
Every year, the city of New York, USA, records about 130 precipitation days, with rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year.
In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.
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
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 Oro Valley (AZ), visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.