Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Pekan
Over the course of the year, Pekan experiences 2658 mm of rain across 172 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
Precipitation peaks in December with 466 mm falling over 20 rainy days. The driest period is February, receiving 139 mm across 10 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Pekan receives over 172 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:Las Vegas, USA, gets about 26 precipitation days annually, which is typical for its arid desert climate.
In Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.
In Athens, Greece, it rains around 70 days in the year; therefore, it is one of the driest Mediterranean cities, mainly dominated by winter rainfall.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.
In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.
Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.
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 Pekan, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.