Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Shefford
Shefford sees 169 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1314 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
Precipitation peaks in June with 137 mm falling over 13 rainy days. The driest period is February, receiving 81 mm across 13 snowy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Shefford's average annual precipitation falls over 169 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.
The city of Rome, Italy, averages 131 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.
In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
In Tokyo, Japan, the city sees around 181 precipitation days annually, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
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 Shefford, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.