Average Rainy - Precipitation days in San Giovanni a Piro
Over the course of the year, San Giovanni a Piro experiences 1252 mm of rain across 121 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
November is usually the wettest with 183 mm of rain over 13 rainy days, whereas August averages 29 mm during its 5 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, San Giovanni a Piro receives over 121 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest climate.
Seville, Spain, experiences 103 precipitation days annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.
In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.
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 San Giovanni a Piro, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.