Amount of precipitation
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003482
The total depth of liquid water that falls on a horizontal surface over a specified period, including both rain and the liquid equivalent of frozen precipitation. This measurement quantifies the water input to a given area from atmospheric sources. It is commonly expressed in millimeters or inches.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003482 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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