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Why does Spokane Washington get less rain than Seattle Washington?
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∙ 13y ago
Weather comes from the west, or off the water, sending storm and rain clouds over Seattle. However, the Cascade Mountains fall between Seattle and Spokane, creating a rain shadow that effects the eastern half of the state. Therefore, most of the precipitation seen in Seattle is stopped by the Cascades before it can reach Spokane, creating a much more dry and arid region then seen in Seattle.
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What city in Washington does it rain a lot?
Seattle.
How much rain does Seattle Washington get?
In Seattle, Washington the average yearly rainfall is 36.2 inches
Where in the Us would you find the most yearly rain and snow?
Seattle, Washington
What is the weather today at Seattle Washington?
chance of rain, high is 71 low is 64
Which city has the nickname of 'The Emerald City'?
Seattle, Washington has the nickname of "The Emerald City."Specifically, the nickname reflects the city's lush green landscapes. Seattle is located in the northwestern coastal area of Washington state. It benefits from its marine location and frequent rain events.
Does it rain in Seattle?
Yes, Seattle receives copious amounts of rainfall, but contrary to popular belief, it is not especially rainy compared to other cities. New York City, Boston, Atlanta, and Houston all receive more rainfall than Seattle.
What is a rain shadow in Washington?
A rainshadow is a "shadow" of dryness and even desertification by the side of a mountain. This happens because the moutain prevents the moist winds from trekking over to this "shadow" side of the mountain. An example of this in Washington would be Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula. For this reason, Port Angeles gets significantly less rainfall in inches per year than Ketchican (also in Washington). Another example of this is Seattle. It also lies in the rainshadow of the Olympic Mountains. As a result, NYC actually gets more rain each year (as it is not protected by any mountains) though Seattle does get more cloudy days.
Why is Seattle called Rainy City?
seattle is called rainy city becuse it rain over there to much. ** it does rain in Seattle a lot, but I've never heard Seattle called Rainy City", a rainy city maybe.
What state does it rain the most but doesn't snow?
Seattle gets sooo much rain but it rarely snows there so move to Seattle Washinton :)
How many inches of rain does Seattle get each year?
the average rainfall in seattle is 36.2 inches of rain each year
Where is the greatest annual rain fall?
seattle
What coastal city would experience more days of rainDaytona Beach Florida Portland Oregon. Portland Maine Baltimore Maryland.?
The coastal city of Seattle, Washington experiences more than 200 days of rain per year. During the winter months Seattle will experience rain on most every day.
