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1. Rainfall is the lowest at the coast and snowfall is rarer than the rest of the region.
2. Rainfall is generally plentiful, and Pohnpei reputedly is one of the wettest places on earth, with up to 330 inches (8.4 m) of rain per year.
3. Rainfall is low, averaging 578mm a year, and the dry season in summer is longer than in southern Italy.
4. Rainfall is heaviest in Casamance and in the southeast and slight in the Sahelian region in the north and northeast, where temperatures tend to be higher.
5. Rainfall is very similar to Mediterranean climate: 400-600 mm, but with peaks in autumn and spring and a drier stretch in mid-winter.

Flora

1. The relatively low tempartures and the large amounts of rainfall every year made the Galilee a center of flora and wildlife.

Tropical

1. The climate of the islands is tropical, and rainfall is highly seasonal, brought by trade winds that usually come from the east.
2. Climate The rambutan flourishes from sea-level to 1,600 or even 1,800 ft (500-600 m), in tropical, humid regions having well-distributed rainfall.
3. While Bermuda grass thrives in tropical and sub-tropical climates with heavy rainfall, it can endure extensive periods without precipitation. (Web site)

Amhara

1. The rainfall varies from about 30 in (750 mm) a year in Tigray and Amhara to over 40 in (1000 mm) in parts of Oromia.
2. The rich volcanic soil combines with a generous rainfall and cool, brisk climate to offer the Amhara a stable agricultural and pastoral existence. (Web site)

Soil Erosion

1. For example, a technique called contour plowing may be used to prevent soil erosion and conserve rainfall.

Erosion

1. Studies on soil erosion suggest that increased rainfall amounts and intensities will lead to greater rates of erosion.
2. Severe fires can lead to significantly increased erosion if followed by heavy rainfall.

Peaks

1. Rainfall peaks in most areas are in November and April.
2. The rainy season extends from October to early May, and rainfall peaks in December through February. (Web site)
3. The temperature usually peaks at 30C. There are two rainy seasons but rainfall is only moderate.

Nile

1. Egypt received little rainfall, so farmers relied on the Nile to water their crops. (Web site)
2. Lake Nasser, the world's largest artificial lake, has enabled planned use of the Nile regardless of the amount of rainfall in Central Africa and East Africa. (Web site)

Floods

1. Within this basin is a temporary lake, Lake Amboseli, that floods during years of heavy rainfall.
2. Dyson, L.L & van Heerden, J. 2001: The heavy rainfall and floods over the northeastern interior of South Africa during February 2000.

Mild

1. The climate in Albufeira is mild, with little rainfall and plenty of sun throughout the year, making it an ideal year-round destination.
2. Overall, the Western Cape climate is typically Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and mild, moist winters and low summer rainfall prevail.

Humid

1. June to December are the wettest months, with rainfall mostly in short sharp bursts; Tobago is often slightly cooler and less humid than Trinidad.

Humidity

1. These advances all indicate the possible importance of rainfall patterns and humidity for Lassa Fever.
2. Among them, French Polynesia is a group of about 118 islands and experiences typical tropical weather conditions with high rainfall and humidity. (Web site)

Periods

1. Like many frogs in the Rana genus, Green and Golden Bell Frogs are mostly aquatic, and only travel over land during periods of rainfall. (Web site)
2. Ephemeral Lake Carnegie, in Western Australia, fills with water only during periods of significant rainfall.
3. All known Rift Valley fever virus outbreaks in East Africa from 1950 to May 1998, and probably earlier, followed periods of abnormally high rainfall. (Web site)

High Rainfall

1. In dry climates, the diversity of geology and topology is thought to have a greater effect upon plants than in areas with high rainfall.
2. The high rainfall and adequate sunshine have made South Kalimantan fertile.
3. Although there are some small rivers at times of high rainfall, there are no permanent rivers or lakes on Malta. (Web site)

Altitude

1. The flora and fauna of the Himalayas varies with climate, rainfall, altitude, and soils. (Web site)
2. Rainfall varies with the altitude, from less than 500 mm a year in the lowlands to as high as 1270 mm in the southern mountains. (Web site)
3. Due to the altitude, the highest number of rainfall is bound to the Kyrenia Mountains, where it ranges between 750 and 1110 mm. (Web site)

Moisture

1. Soil retains a degree of moisture after a rainfall event.
2. Since rainfall is almost non-existent in Egypt, the floods provided the only source of moisture to sustain crops.
3. The west experiences most rainfall in winter, while the east receives most of its moisture from late summer thunderstorms. (Web site)

Evaporation

1. Where the rate of evaporation is high, chaparral may be found where the rainfall is well above 20 in. (Web site)
2. Climate change will modify rainfall, evaporation, runoff, and soil moisture storage. (Web site)
3. Climate changes result from alterations to regional climatic events such as rainfall patterns, evaporation and cloud formation. (Web site)

Spring

1. Rainfall on Ben Nevis is about twice as high in the winter as it is in the spring and summer.
2. The southeastern regions are the driest areas, and winter is the driest season; the rainfall maximum occurs at the end of spring.
3. Spring is the best time to visit and conditions are mild and rainfall is minimal.

Autumn

1. Generally, the spring and summer months have the most rainfall, with autumn and winter being fairly dry. (Web site)
2. Most of Malta's rainfall falls during autumn and winter, mostly from thunderstorms which make up most of the rainfall from September to December.

Sunshine

1. However, in all of these states where rainfall is highest through spring and summer, sunshine regularly follows the heavy downpours.
2. Kimberley receives an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day throughout the year and an annual rainfall of about 450 mm. (Web site)
3. The valley enjoys a Mediterranean climate with a lot of sunshine, low humidity and rainfall, ideal for full-bodied red wines, especially Shiraz.

Hot

1. Rainfall is more frequent during the summer months, which are generally hot and very sunny.

Temperature

1. Some indirect effects are climate parameters resulting from climate change, such as temperature, insolation, rainfall, and humidity.
2. The flora and fauna of Mount Kenya is very diverse, due to the differences in altitude, rainfall, aspect and temperature.
3. Five factors shape the structure of the community: Interactions between climate and topography dictate rainfall, temperature, soil composition, and so on. (Web site)

Abundant Rainfall

1. The lowland that comprise most of Indonesia has a characteristically tropical climate with abundant rainfall, high-temperatures and humidity. (Web site)
2. The eastern coast receives the most abundant rainfall—at least 300 centimeters (120 inches) per year.
3. In the southern hemisphere, abundant rainfall occurs on the windward slopes of the Drakensberg range and the island of Madagascar.

Abundant

1. Qingdao has a monsoon climate of north temperate zone with featuring a marine climate, such as moist air, abundant rainfall and four distinctive seasons. (Web site)
2. The Alps region has harsh winters and moderately warm summers with abundant rainfall. (Web site)
3. Qingdao air is temperate and humid with abundant rainfall, and the temperature differences during a day are slight. (Web site)

Moderate Rainfall

1. Chilean Merlot The warm, dry summers, moderate rainfall and stony ground in the Maipo Valley provide a great microclimate for the Merlot grape. (Web site)

Moderate

1. The region around Sydney receives most rainfall from February through July, with moderate rainfall in the other months.
2. Dublin enjoys a maritime temperate climate characterised by mild winters, cool summers, and a lack of temperature extremes with moderate rainfall. (Web site)
3. Kiboga receives moderate rainfall and has temperatures appropriate for the growth of a number of crops.

Sparse

1. Climatic feature of the Namib Desert is its sparse and highly unpredictable annual rainfall.

Vegetation

1. Because of the high amount of rainfall it receives, the vegetation is lusher than on the other islands. (Web site)
2. The Leeward Islands are more mountainous and receive enough rainfall to enable crops and vegetation to flourish. (Web site)
3. The high rainfall in the Bale Mountains, together with the great variation in altitude and topography, result in rich diversity in the vegetation. (Web site)

Kyrenia Mountain Range

1. Due to the altitude, the highest number of rainfall is bound to the Kyrenia Mountain range, where it ranges between 750 and 1110 mm.

June

1. Just like in other parts of the country, rainfall is more pronounced from June to October compared to other months of the year. (Web site)
2. About 90 percent of the rainfall occurs during the southwest Monsoon, lasting from about June to September.
3. Rainfall generally occurs during summer (November through March), although in the southwest, around Cape Town often occurs in winter (June through August).

Monsoons

1. Climate: Tropical, hot season from March to May, plenty of rainfall during monsoons in the months of June-September and December -February. (Web site)

Cool Nights

1. Climate: Anarak's climate is a typical desert climate, little rainfall, hot dry summer days and cool nights.
2. November to March tends to be much more pleasant, with warm days, cool nights and negligible rainfall. (Web site)

Sunny Days

1. With the light rainfall, San Jose and its suburbs experience about 300 full or partly sunny days a year. (Web site)
2. Sunbathing, water sports and relaxing are the key activities on Lanzarote, an island blessed by low annual rainfall and beautiful sunny days.

Plentiful

1. Production Area Dragon Well Tea flourishes in the mountainous area where mild climate and plentiful rainfall are plentiful year-round.

Little Precipitation

1. Whitehorse has little precipitation with an average annual snowfall of 145 centimetres (4.75 ft) and 163 millimetres (6.4 in) of rainfall.

Snow

1. The winters are mild with some rainfall and snow in the higher regions.
2. Rainfall is low and there is more snow. (Web site)
3. There is moderate rainfall across the regions and sometimes snow, though this rarely settles for long.

Snowfall

1. There is high rainfall and less snowfall confined to high altitude.
2. They use thermometers to measure air temperatures and rain gauges to measure rainfall or snowfall.

Centimeters

1. On the western coast, annual rainfall is often as low as 5 centimeters (2 inches).

Millimeters

1. Rainfall averages about 2,360 millimeters (94 in.) per year but can be as high as 4,000 millimeters (160 in.) in the northern islands. (Web site)
2. The annual rainfall received each year varies from 2,500 millimeters (98 inches) in Yap to 4,500-7,500 millimeters (177-295 inches) in Pohnpei. (Web site)
3. Annual rainfall in the interior highlands ranges from 10,000 millimeters (mm) in Dominica to 3,750 mm for the lower-elevation mountains in Grenada. (Web site)

Temperatures

1. Temperatures vary more from summer to winter, and the amount of rainfall is less in temperate grasslands than in savannas. (Web site)
2. That is why the coastal areas boast higher temperatures while the Kyrenia Mountain range gets more rainfall and the temperatures are lower.

Summer Temperatures

1. In those periods, summer temperatures may reach about 35 °C (95 °F). Rainfall in Bahrain is minimal and irregular. (Web site)
2. In summer temperatures may often reach 30 °C (86 °F). Annual rainfall is less than 500 mm, among the lowest in Poland. (Web site)

Winter Months

1. Alpine Ash requires very high rainfall by Australian standards — over 1200mm (47 inches) per year and snow or frosts during the winter months. (Web site)
2. Sandanski has the lowest annual rainfall in Bulgaria and almost no foggy days (only 5 days per year, and only during the winter months). (Web site)
3. Bordeaux experiences slightly milder winters and moderate rainfall that is higher in the winter months, similar to Mediterranean regions.

Rainy Season

1. In the drier regions of the plateaus the amount of rainfall and the beginning of the rainy season vary greatly from year to year.
2. Rainfall is generous but is concentrated during only a few days of the rainy season, falling in heavy cloudbursts. (Web site)
3. The area receives annual rainfall in the range of 1,200-2,800 mm and in normal years the rainy season extends from February to November.

Fertile Soil

1. The trees do best in a consistently sunny, humid environment with fertile soil and adequate rainfall or irrigation.
2. Farming is severely limited by the small amount of fertile soil and the lack of rainfall, and Libya must import about 75% of its food. (Web site)

Mild Climate

1. North Carolina, in the warm temperate zone, has a generally mild climate, with abundant and well distributed rainfall. (Web site)
2. Situated no more than 300 km north of the Tropic of Cancer, the area peopled by the Dongs has a mild climate and an annual rainfall of 1,200 mm.
3. Mild climate and frequent rainfall has given Ireland the green that earns it the sobriquet "Emerald Isle".

Tropical Climate

1. This area of the Andes has a tropical climate and experiences high amounts of rainfall. (Web site)
2. With their tropical climate, heavy rainfall, and naturally fertile volcanic soil, the Philippines are predominantly agricultural. (Web site)
3. In general, the Philippines has a maritime and tropical climate with relatively high humidity, mild temperature, abundant rainfall and gently winds.

High Humidity

1. With high humidity and rainfall the valley supports the rich bryophyte flora characteristic of such areas in North Wales.
2. Djerba has low and irregular rainfall - averaging 8 inches (21 cm) per year - and high humidity. (Web site)
3. This design feature helps prevent the black streaking commonly seen on shingles in areas with high humidity and rainfall totals. (Web site)

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