Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Vologda
With 195 days and 739 mm of annual rain/snow, Vologda has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is July, with 15 rainy days bringing 88 mm of rain. In contrast, March sees 15 snowy days with 41 mm of snow.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Vologda receives over 195 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.
Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
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.
In Toronto, Canada, there are about 126 precipitation days per year, with snowfall occurring in winter and rainfall in summer.
In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.
Perth, Australia, sees approximately 103 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.
Rain Facts From Around the Globe
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 Vologda, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.
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