Micronesia receives varying amounts of rainfall depending on the specific region and season, with annual precipitation typically ranging from 100 to 400 inches (2,500 to 10,000 mm). The eastern islands tend to be wetter, experiencing more than 300 inches annually, while some of the western islands receive less. Rainfall is often influenced by the monsoon season, with the wettest months usually occurring from June to October. Overall, the region's tropical climate contributes to its high humidity and frequent rainfall.
1080cm
About 25 inches
About 4 inches a year.
Places that do not receive much rainfall get their water from mountain streams that drain into aqueducts. They also get their water by way of man made reservoirs.
30 inches
A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rainfall per year. Some deserts receive much less.
Around 12 cm
Most areas of the desert receive little rainfall, just a few millimeters of precipitation. Some areas have received absolutely no rainfall in over 400 years.
4-16 inches a year
No, the rain forests account for much of Africa's rainfall. The Namib Desert and Sahara receive little rain.
A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 25 cm of rainfall per year on average. Some deserts receive much less than that.
All deserts receive less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rainfall on average per year. Some receive virtually no rainfall for decades or even centuries.