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Every desert is different. The Atacama sometimes goes for centuries with no rain while other deserts have an annual rainy season and may receive some rain a few days each week, mainly in the summer months.

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Each desert has different statistics. However, a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year on average. Some deserts receive much less than this.

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Every desert has different weather and rainfall stats. However, a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average. Some deserts go for many years with virtually no rainfall.

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Every desert has different statistics but a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 25 cm of rain per year on average. Some deserts receive virtually no rain for decades.

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Each desert has its own statistics so you should refer to a specific location. Some deserts can go for decades or even centuries without experiencing even a drop of rain.

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A desert is defined as an area which receives less than 250mm (10 inches) of rainfall annually on average. Some areas receive virtually no rainfall for decades or even centuries.

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A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 250 mm of annual rainfall on average.

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