Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Santa Cruz de la Palma

Over the course of the year, Santa Cruz de la Palma experiences 288 mm of rain across 60 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

December is usually the wettest with 53 mm of rain over 8 rainy days, whereas August averages 6.5 mm during its a single rainy day.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Santa Cruz de la Palma's average annual precipitation falls over 60 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 Bogotá, Colombia, there are around 188 precipitation days annually, typical for its high-altitude tropical climate.

In Barcelona, Spain, there are approximately 121 precipitation days per year, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Chicago, USA, has 133 precipitation days annually, with a mix of rain and snow.

In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

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 Santa Cruz de la Palma, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.