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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Prestwick

With 215 days and 1604 mm of annual rain, Prestwick has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

December is usually the wettest with 182 mm of rain over 20 rainy days, whereas May averages 87 mm during its 16 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Prestwick receives over 215 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.

Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.

Perth, Australia, sees approximately 103 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.

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 Prestwick, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Prestwick

Tuesday
25 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
8°C
0.7 mm
Wednesday
26 Feb
Rain
Rain
5°C
4 mm
Thursday
27 Feb
Fair
Fair
8°C
0.2 mm

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