precipitation
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They also dipped 8.3% when there was precipitation and 4.9% when it was cloudy, compared with sunny days.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Since 1999, precipitation across the Colorado River Basin has declined by about 7%, and in some years only about half of the expected snowmelt actually reaches rivers and streams.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Two waves of precipitation are headed to the Tahoe region, with the first wave beginning Monday into Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Sitting between the Atlantic and continental Europe, the UK is also exposed to fast-moving weather fronts, which can bring sudden shifts in temperature, wind, and precipitation.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Nelson says every person in the village is to be there, required precipitation.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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