Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Salinas
With 176 days and 1284 mm of annual rain, Salinas has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
November is usually the wettest with 158 mm of rain over 16 rainy days, whereas July averages 63 mm during its 10 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Salinas receives over 176 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.
In Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.
The city of Rome, Italy, averages 131 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.
Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, Argentina, has around 92 precipitation days annually, mostly during the summer months.
Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.
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 Salinas, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.