rainfall
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002251
The amount of precipitation of any type, primarily liquid. It is usually the amount that is measured by a rain gauge. Refer to rain for rates of intensity and the quantitative precipitation for forecasting.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002251 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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