Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Spittal
With 189 days and 932 mm of annual rain, Spittal has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is November, with 17 rainy days bringing 98 mm of rain. In contrast, May sees 15 rainy days with 60 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Spittal's average annual precipitation falls over 189 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Las Vegas, USA, gets about 26 precipitation days annually, which is typical for its arid desert climate.
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.
Every year, the city of New York, USA, records about 130 precipitation days, with rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year.
Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in 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 Spittal, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.