Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Qulaybīyah

With 85 days and 489 mm of annual rain, Qulaybīyah has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is October, with 8 rainy days bringing 70 mm of rain. In contrast, July sees a single rainy day with 1.5 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Qulaybīyah's average annual precipitation falls over 85 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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.

Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.

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.

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 Qulaybīyah, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.