Asia: Greatest Average Annual Precipitation
| Record Value | 11.872 m (467.4") |
|---|---|
| Averaging Period | 38 years (1941-1979) |
| Geospatial Location | Mawsynram, India [25°18'N, 91°35'E, elevation: 1431 m (4692 ft)] |
References
Krause and Flood, 1997: Weather and Climate Extremes, US Army Corps of Engineers Topographic Engineering Center pp. 89, Thapliyal and Kulshrestha, 1992: Which is the rainiest place in the world, Mausam, 43(3), pp. 331-332;
Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Mawsynram, India
![Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Mawsynram, India Mawsynram, India [25°18'N, 91°35'E, elevation: 1431 m (4692 ft)]](/files/mawsynram_india2.jpg)
Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Mawsynram, India