How much rainfall does the Mojave Desert get?

Answer 1

Each desert is different so there is not a single answer that fits all cases. In general, a desert is a region that receives less than 10 inches of rain on average per year. Some deserts receive virtually no rainfall for decades or even centuries.

Answer 2

The Mojave Desert receives an average annual precipitation of 5 inches. Most of the rain falls between November and April. There is, however, a summer thunderstorm season from July to September with violent and heavy rainstorms possible. The Mojave is considered the driest desert in North America.

Answer 3

The Mojave receives, on average, about 5 inches of rain per year. The rainfall depends upon location and the intensity of the annual monsoon in summer. Some years the desert receives little rainfall.

Answer 4

There are over 2 dozen major desert areas on earth and each one has different rainfall statistics. However, a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rainfall on average per year. Some deserts receive virtually no rainfall for years or even decades.

Answer 5

10 inches per a year this is a fact from wikipedia

Answer 6

By definition, a desert receives less than 250 millimetres of precipitation annually. This equals around 10 inches.

Answer 7

Average precipitation in the Mojave Desert is approximately 5.5 inches per year. Precipitation can vary a great deal, when the desert experiences heavy rains extensive erosion can occur.

Answer 8

A desert is defined as an area that receives on average less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year. Some desert areas receive virtually no rain at all for years.

Answer 9

The Mojave averages about 5 inches of rain per year. Parts of the Mojave, especially DEath Valley, receive much less.

Answer 10

Precipitation can range from less than 3 inches per year at Death Valley to over 23 inches per year at Mount Charleston. The average is probably about 7 inches per year.