Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Scario
Over the course of the year, Scario experiences 1260 mm of rain across 121 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
Precipitation peaks in November with 180 mm falling over 13 rainy days. The driest period is August, receiving 31 mm across 5 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Scario's average annual precipitation falls over 121 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 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.
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 Scario, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.