Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Sainte-Marguerite
With 164 days and 1236 mm of annual rain/snow, Sainte-Marguerite 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 July, with 13 rainy days bringing 120 mm of rain. In contrast, February sees 12 snowy days with 78 mm of snow.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Sainte-Marguerite's average annual precipitation falls over 164 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.
Chicago, USA, has 133 precipitation days annually, with a mix of rain and snow.
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.
Rain Facts From Around the Globe
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 Sainte-Marguerite, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.