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rainfall

[reyn-fawl] / ˈreɪnˌfɔl /
NOUN
precipitation
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STRONGEST


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Researchers say the lower number is probably attributable to the higher-than-average seasonal rainfall in Southern California, a region that has historically dominated the “honor roll” list.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

It comes after spring rainfall had been exceptionally low for southern and eastern England up until the start of May.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

But in the case of the power line planting, temperature and rainfall data failed to fully explain why so many of the seedlings didn’t establish, Polyakov said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"When mountains are levelled to dig mines, the ecosystem is destroyed. Heat islands form, reducing rainfall and consequently groundwater levels," he explained.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The very low rainfall and productivity of most of Australia makes it effectively even smaller as regards its capacity to support human populations.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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