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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Zahlé

With 77 days and 566 mm of annual rain/snow, Zahlé 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 February, with 13 rainy days bringing 114 mm of rain. In contrast, July sees 0 rainy days with 1.1 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

Zahlé's average annual precipitation falls over 77 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.

Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are an average of 113 precipitation days annually, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.

Perth, Australia, sees approximately 103 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.

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 Zahlé, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Zahlé

Thu   Jan 30
17°C | 6°C
SW 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 31
13°C | 3°C
W 3 m/s
1.2 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Sat   Feb 01
17°C | 3°C
W 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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