Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Yi

Over the course of the year, Yi experiences 1953 mm of rain/snow across 153 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

June is usually the wettest with 409 mm of rain over 15 rainy days, whereas December averages 60 mm during its 10 rainy days.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Yi's average annual precipitation falls over 153 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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.

Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.

Fun facts about Rain from Around the World

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 Yi, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.