Point precipitation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002061",
  "term": "Point precipitation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "The amount of precipitation measured at a single, specific location, typically by a rain gauge. This measurement represents the rainfall or snowfall depth at that exact point, rather than an average over an area. It is a fundamental input for hydrological models and local weather analysis.",
    "Precipitation at a particular site, in contrast to the mean precipitation over an area."
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/point-precipitation/"
}