Is 147 mm of rainfall a lot?

Answer 1

It depends on the period of time you are talking about. For an annual rainfall, 147 mm would be considered arid. An area can have as much as 250 mm of rain a year and be considered a desert. 147 mm of rain in a day would be a major rainfall event witht he potential to caus flooding.

Answer 2

It depends on the location and the timeframe in which the rainfall occurred. In some regions, 147 mm of rainfall in a short period could be considered a lot and could lead to flooding. In other regions that typically receive high amounts of rainfall, 147 mm might not be considered excessive.