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rainfall

[reyn-fawl] / ˈreɪnˌfɔl /
NOUN
precipitation
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STRONGEST


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Our analysis of rainfall data shows that parts of East Anglia and the south-east of England have been very dry.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Instead, scientists and water managers will need to better track spring rainfall, soil moisture, plant activity, and temperature trends to make accurate forecasts.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

New research from the University of Washington points to an unexpected culprit: a lack of spring rainfall.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

The total rainfall through Sunday night is anticipated to be between 0.50 and 1.50 inches.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

That combination of high rainfall and summer rains gives Japan the highest plant productivity of any nation in the temperate zones.

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




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