Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Úlfljótsvatn

Úlfljótsvatn sees 211 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1671 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is February, with 17 snowy/rainy days bringing 176 mm of snow/rain. In contrast, June sees 17 rainy days with 91 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Úlfljótsvatn's average annual precipitation falls over 211 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.

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.

In Toronto, Canada, there are about 126 precipitation days per year, with snowfall occurring in winter and rainfall in summer.

In Seoul, South Korea, the city experiences 106 precipitation days annually, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

In Tokyo, Japan, the city sees around 181 precipitation days annually, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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 Úlfljótsvatn, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.