Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Parangtritis
Parangtritis sees 129 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1945 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
Precipitation peaks in December with 341 mm falling over 16 rainy days. The driest period is August, receiving 22 mm across 3 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Parangtritis's average annual precipitation falls over 129 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.
Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
In Barcelona, Spain, there are approximately 121 precipitation days per year, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.
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.
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 Parangtritis, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.