Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Parma
Parma sees 125 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 905 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
November is usually the wettest with 101 mm of rain over 13 rainy days, whereas July averages 47 mm during its 7 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Parma's average annual precipitation falls over 125 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 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 Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.
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 Parma, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.