Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Signy-lʼAbbaye
Signy-lʼAbbaye sees 191 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 980 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
Precipitation peaks in December with 109 mm falling over 18 rainy days. The driest period is April, receiving 70 mm across 16 rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Signy-lʼAbbaye's average annual precipitation falls over 191 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 Athens, Greece, it rains around 70 days in the year; therefore, it is one of the driest Mediterranean cities, mainly dominated by winter rainfall.
Chicago, USA, has 133 precipitation days annually, with a mix of rain and snow.
Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, Argentina, has around 92 precipitation days annually, mostly during the summer months.
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 Signy-lʼAbbaye, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.