Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Palm Cove
With 99 days and 1302 mm of annual rain, Palm Cove has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
Precipitation peaks in February with 287 mm falling over 14 rainy days. The driest period is September, receiving 21 mm across 4 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Palm Cove receives over 99 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.
In Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.
In Barcelona, Spain, there are approximately 121 precipitation days per year, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Chicago, USA, has 133 precipitation days annually, with a mix of rain and snow.
Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, Argentina, has around 92 precipitation days annually, mostly during the summer months.
Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.
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 Palm Cove, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.