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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in São Mateus

With 194 days and 914 mm of annual rain, São Mateus has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

Precipitation peaks in December with 129 mm falling over 19 rainy days. The driest period is July, receiving 30 mm across 12 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

São Mateus's average annual precipitation falls over 194 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.

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.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has about 120 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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 São Mateus, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in São Mateus

Thu   Jan 30
18°C | 15°C
S 6 m/s
2.2 mm
broken clouds and small chance of rain

broken clouds and small chance of rain

Fri   Jan 31
18°C | 16°C
S 8 m/s
6.8 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Sat   Feb 01
17°C | 12°C
NW 6 m/s
7.3 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

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