Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Quintana de Llanes
With 174 days and 1526 mm of annual rain, Quintana de Llanes 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 173 mm falling over 16 rainy days. The driest period is July, receiving 91 mm across 10 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Quintana de Llanes's average annual precipitation falls over 174 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.
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.
Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.
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 Quintana de Llanes, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.