Average Rainy - Precipitation days in San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama in Antofagasta Region, Chile, sees 55 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 151 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

February is usually the wettest with 51 mm of rain over 12 rainy days, whereas October averages 0.8 mm during its 3 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, San Pedro de Atacama receives over 55 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.

The city of Rome, Italy, averages 131 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.

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 San Pedro de Atacama, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.