Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Petroio
With 138 days and 853 mm of annual rain/snow, Petroio 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 November with 112 mm falling over 14 rainy days. The driest period is July, receiving 31 mm across 7 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Petroio's average annual precipitation falls over 138 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.
The city of Rome, Italy, averages 131 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
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
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 Petroio, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.
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