Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Svelvik
Svelvik sees 184 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1025 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
August is usually the wettest with 102 mm of rain over 17 rainy days, whereas March averages 60 mm during its 14 snowy/rainy days.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Svelvik receives over 184 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world: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 Barcelona, Spain, there are approximately 121 precipitation days per year, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Every year, the city of New York, USA, records about 130 precipitation days, with rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.
In Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.
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 Svelvik, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.
