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A desert receives less than 10 inches of rain per year. Some deserts, such as the Atacama (a rain shadoe desert), receive virtually no rainfall.

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How much rainfall does a desert receive in one year?

A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rainfall per year. Some deserts receive much less.


How much rain comes down at a time in the desert?

The answer depends on the specific desert and season of the year. A desert may receive only a light sprinkle or it may suddenly receive a deluge of several inches under certain conditions.


What is precipitation in the desert?

A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average. Some deserts receive much less, virtually nothing. It can fall as rain, snow, hail, sleet or grauple.


How much does the Atacama desert receive?

Most areas of the desert receive little rainfall, just a few millimeters of precipitation. Some areas have received absolutely no rainfall in over 400 years.


How much rain does the Gibson Desert receive?

Rainfall in the Gibson Desert ranges from 200 mm (7.9 in) to 250 mm (9.8 in) annually,


How much precipitation does a desert receive?

Each desert has its own weather statistics. However, a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain on average per year. Some deserts receive virtually no rainfall.


How much rainfall does the desert receive on a yearly basis?

A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year. Some deserts receive virtually no rain.


How much precipitation does a desert climate receive?

A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain on average per year. Some deserts receive virtually no precipitation.


How many centimeters of rainfall does a desert climate receive?

A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 25 cm of rainfall per year on average. Some deserts receive much less than that.


How is the climate in Colorado Plateau different than the Sonoran Desert?

Parts of the Colorado Plateau Desert can get nearly as hot as the Sonoran Desert during the summer. However, in the winter, the Colorado Plateau Desert gets much, much colder and does receive snowfall in places. That is why it is classified as a cold winter desert.


How much snow does the Mojave Desert receive?

The Mojave rarely receives any snow and when it does it is only a trace.


How much rain does the Chihuahuan Desert receive each year?

Less than 10 inches a year.:)