Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Potenza

Over the course of the year, Potenza experiences 794 mm of rain/snow across 122 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

Precipitation peaks in April with 85 mm falling over 12 rainy days. The driest period is August, receiving 31 mm across 6 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Potenza's average annual precipitation falls over 122 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Las Vegas, USA, gets about 26 precipitation days annually, which is typical for its arid desert climate.

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

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.

In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

In Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.

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 Potenza, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.