Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Saint-Claude
Over the course of the year, Saint-Claude experiences 933 mm of rain across 246 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
Precipitation peaks in September with 130 mm falling over 22 rainy days. The driest period is March, receiving 37 mm across 18 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Saint-Claude receives over 246 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:Las Vegas, USA, gets about 26 precipitation days annually, which is typical for its arid desert climate.
In Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.
Seville, Spain, experiences 103 precipitation days annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
In Toronto, Canada, there are about 126 precipitation days per year, with snowfall occurring in winter and rainfall in summer.
In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.
In Tokyo, Japan, the city sees around 181 precipitation days annually, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
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 Saint-Claude, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.