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Northwestern California has a temperate climate with rainfall of 15 inches (380 mm) to 50 inches (1,300 mm) per year. Some areas of Coast Redwood forest receive over 100 inches (2,500 mm) of precipitation per year. The Central Valley has a wide range of precipitation.
The desert region of California is characterized by low rainfall, caused by the rain shadow of mountain ranges to the west of the desert region. The Mojave Desert receives from 3 to 10 inches (76 to 254 mm) of rain per year, while the Colorado Desert receives from 2 to 6 inches (51 to 152 mm). [10]
Guam's climate is moderated by east to northeast trade winds through the year. The average annual rainfall for the island is 86 inches (2,200 mm). [74] There is a distinct dry season from January to June, and a rainy season from July to December. [75] Typhoons frequent the island, which can lead to excessive rainfall. During El Niño years, dry ...
Some areas of the Sahara receive just a few inches of rain per year. ... 2024, use enhanced color to highlight rain accumulation in the Sahara Desert. Clouds are shown in light cyan, while water ...
USA ( California) 48.9 °C (120.0 °F) Death Valley: 9 July 1917 to 17 August 1917 (40 days) Most consecutive days above 48.9 °C (120 °F) [190] - USA ( California) 48.3 °C (118.9 °F) Imperial, California: 24 July 2018: Highest temperature during rain [191] - Oman: 44.2 °C (111.6 °F) Khasab weather station 17 June 2017
Rainfall departures from normal are depicted. Blues area areas where 400 to more than 600% of typical rainfall has fallen from mid-July to early September.
A view of lakes caused by heavy rainfall between sand dunes in the desert town of Merzouga, near Rachidia, southeastern Morocco on October 2, 2024.
Rainfall in these regions averages between 300 and 600 millimeters (11.8 and 23.6 in) per year, with lower amounts across Baja California Norte. Average rainfall totals are between 600 and 1,000 millimeters (23.6 and 39.4 in) in most of the major populated areas of the southern altiplano, including Mexico City and Guadalajara.