Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Põltsamaa

With 176 days and 718 mm of annual rain/snow, Põltsamaa 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 June with 87 mm falling over 13 rainy days. The driest period is March, receiving 42 mm across 13 snowy/rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Põltsamaa receives over 176 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:

In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.

In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest climate.

In Barcelona, Spain, there are approximately 121 precipitation days per year, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.

Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has about 120 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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 Põltsamaa, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.