Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Thetford Mines

With 177 days and 1370 mm of annual rain/snow, Thetford Mines has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

June is usually the wettest with 146 mm of rain over 14 rainy days, whereas February averages 84 mm during its 13 snowy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Thetford Mines receives over 177 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:

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.

The city of Rome, Italy, averages 131 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.

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

Rain Facts From Around the Globe

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 Thetford Mines, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.