Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Saint-Martin-en-Vercors
Saint-Martin-en-Vercors sees 154 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1289 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
November is usually the wettest with 135 mm of rain over 13 rainy days, whereas August averages 86 mm during its 12 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Saint-Martin-en-Vercors's average annual precipitation falls over 154 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 Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical 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.
Chicago, USA, has 133 precipitation days annually, with a mix of rain and snow.
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.
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 Saint-Martin-en-Vercors, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.