Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Salinas

Over the course of the year, Salinas experiences 563 mm of rain across 68 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is February, with 14 rainy days bringing 129 mm of rain. In contrast, August sees 2 rainy days with 16 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Salinas's average annual precipitation falls over 68 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 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.

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

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 Salinas, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.