What are the precipitation totals in desert?

Answer 1

Every desert has different statistics but, in general, a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average. Some deserts receive virtually no rainfall. It may fall as rain, snow, hail or sleet depending on the location and season of the year.

Answer 2

A desert is defined as an area that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average. There are over two dozen major deserts in the world and each has its own climate statistics. Some deserts receive virtually no rain for decades. Others receive up to ten inches per year on average. With a particular location this answer could provide a more specific answer.

Answer 3

Each desert of the 24 or so major desert areas of the world has its own climate data so there is no single answer to your question. The only thing all deserts have in common is that they receive less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation on average per year.

Answer 4

A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average.

Answer 5

Every desert has its own precipitation statistics. However, a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average.

Answer 6

A desert is described as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation on average per year.

Answer 7

Precipitation can fall in the form of rain, hail, sleet, snow or grauple. It depends upon the season of the year and strength of the storm.

Answer 8

The deserts receive from 0 inches (or mm) of rain per year to as much as 10 inches (250 mm) per year.