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There is no minimum amount as some deserts go centuries with no measurable rainfall. The maximum is 10 inches (250 mm). More than 10 inches average in a year moves the region into the steppe climate.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoLess than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain on average per year is a definition of the desert.
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∙ 9y agoSome deserts, such as the Atacama, have gone for years without a drop of rain.
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∙ 9y agoTo be considered as a desert a region must receive less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year on average.
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What are some deserts outside the US?
Some deserts not in the United States:Antarctica,Sahara,Gobi Desert,Thar Desert,Arabian Desert,Atacama Desert,Patagonian Desert
Which US state capital is surrounded by desert?
Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is surrounded by the Sonoran Desert.
What two states in the US make up the Sahara Desert?
none. The Sahara desert is in Africa
What are the names of the deserts in southwestern US?
There are two deserts shared by Mexico and the United States - the Chihuhuan Desert and the Sonoran Desert
Where is the Great Sandy Desert located in the US?
The Great Sandy Desert is located in Australia, not in the United States.
What states have the most amount of rainfall in the US?
ohio
What is the greatest amount of rainfall ever measured in the US?
in Nebraska 2005
Which state in the US uses the most amount of water for irrigation?
Most of Ca's Rainfall occurs in
What is the minimum dollar amount required to obtain an investor's visa into the US?
The required amount is $500,000 per person.
How can a temperate evergreen forest exist in the southwest deserts of the US?
Forests exists on mountain ranges that are like islands in the desert. However, they are not part of the desert and are separate biomes. The mountains receive a bit more rainfall and snow that the surrounding desert and are able to support more vegetation.
What does the lag time showon a hydrograph?
It shows us the time between the peak rainfall and peak discharge. Peak rainfall is the highest rain amount. Peak discharge is the highest the water level reaches in the river.
How much rain falls in steppes?
Well, a steppe is the dry area surrounding a desert, so they get more rain than a desert but less than us. The average rainfall in a steppe is from 10 to 20 inches (25 to 51cm) a year.
How much rainfall falls in the Earth each year?
The rainfall in regions varies from place to place. If it is too hot and dry, the rainfall would be scanty (20 to50cm). if a little humid then a good amount of rainfall would be expected (100 to 200cm). If too humid then a large amount of rainfall (200 to 400mm). And if a rain forest then it would be a large amount (above 400mm).
What US state records the least rainfall?
Least total rainfall: Rhode Island
What part of the US has the most rainfall?
The Hawaiian Islands have the most rainfall in the United States, particularly on the eastern side of the islands due to their exposure to prevailing trade winds. This region experiences a tropical rainforest climate, resulting in high levels of rainfall year-round.
What US state gets the smallest amount of rainfall per year?
If you don't count snowfall as rain "which you shouldn't" it would be Alaska If you do count it then it would be Nevada
What is the current minimum wage in the US?
Minimum wage in the United States is 7 dollars and 25 cents an hour. It has been that amount since 2009.
