Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Wang Saphung
With 126 days and 1481 mm of annual rain, Wang Saphung 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 September, with 19 rainy days bringing 265 mm of rain. In contrast, December sees a single rainy day with 12 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Wang Saphung receives over 126 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world: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.
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.
Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.
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.
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 Wang Saphung, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.