Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Socorro

Over the course of the year, Socorro experiences 1384 mm of rain across 175 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

Precipitation peaks in January with 249 mm falling over 24 rainy days. The driest period is August, receiving 29 mm across 8 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Socorro's average annual precipitation falls over 175 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.

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.

In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.

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

Rain Facts From Around the Globe

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 Socorro, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.