Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Viuz-la-Chiésaz

Viuz-la-Chiésaz sees 163 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 1605 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is May, with 16 rainy days bringing 157 mm of rain. In contrast, September sees 12 rainy days with 120 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Viuz-la-Chiésaz's average annual precipitation falls over 163 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 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest climate.

In Barcelona, Spain, there are approximately 121 precipitation days per year, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Chicago, USA, has 133 precipitation days annually, with a mix of rain and snow.

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

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

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 Viuz-la-Chiésaz, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.