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

It was abnormally hot in May and June and it’s been dry ever since, so a lot of the precipitation didn’t make it into Ross Lake, the utility’s largest reservoir, he said.

From Seattle Times

A persistent “heat dome” that has baked much of the American Southwest for most of July will ease again this week, bringing average to below-average temperatures to Southern California and even a chance of precipitation.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a chance of widespread “or even persistent precipitation” early next week across the region, Cook said.

From Seattle Times