Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Sveti Filip i Jakov
Over the course of the year, Sveti Filip i Jakov experiences 1078 mm of rain across 145 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is November, with 14 rainy days bringing 150 mm of rain. In contrast, July sees 9 rainy days with 33 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Sveti Filip i Jakov's average annual precipitation falls over 145 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.
Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in the summer months.
Melbourne, Australia, has about 120 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
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 Sveti Filip i Jakov, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.