precipitation

Example Sentences

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That was followed by two years that were wetter than average for Northern California but drier than average for the southern half, amounting to roughly average precipitation statewide.

From Los Angeles Times

A warming world means we are more likely to see winter precipitation fall as rain rather than snow, external.

From BBC

“However, we do expect stream flows collected in our reservoirs to inflow well into summer due to large amount of precipitation this storm season.”

From Los Angeles Times

California’s reservoirs have been in the spotlight following months of precipitation and the end of the drought in much of the state.

From Los Angeles Times

This is likely due to precipitation in those states becoming more erratic with the effects of climate change being felt around the country and farmers realizing the increased productivity that comes with crop irrigation.

From Salon