rainfall
Example Sentences
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The heat and fluctuations in rainfall affect reproduction.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
In 2025, the Met Office announced Gloucestershire had become the driest place in the West of England, with the county experiencing the lowest average rainfall in the region over the past 30 years.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Authorities there have already identified peatlands at risk, and warned the country could see its lowest rainfall in 30 years.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
The last rainfall here was Wednesday and there is none in the forecast for Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
North Africa enjoys a Mediterranean climate, characterized by rainfall concentrated in the winter months.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing rainfall
The Water Cycle - Introductory
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Earth Science - Middle School
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The Water Cycle - Middle School and High School
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