Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

Over the course of the year, Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule experiences 853 mm of rain/snow across 169 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is May, with 17 rainy days bringing 85 mm of rain. In contrast, March sees 16 rainy days with 60 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule receives over 169 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.

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

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.

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.

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 Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.