rainy climate

Consistently damp weather

A rainy climate is a regional weather pattern characterized by frequent or abundant precipitation throughout much of the year.

The term appears in geographic and meteorological contexts: Seattle is known for its rainy climate, The rainy climate supports dense rainforest vegetation.

Distinguished from seasonal rain patterns, a rainy climate implies precipitation as a defining, persistent feature.

Related
  • wetSaturated with liquid
  • monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
  • tropicalOf hot, humid regions
  • humidContaining much moisture
  • drizzleVery light precipitation

downpour · April showers · overcast · gray skies · gray · puddles · muddy · lush · green · Seattle · mist · damp · soggy · umbrella · water resistant · staying in · rainforest · moss

Opposites
precipitation level

rainy climatearid climate

Persistently dry weather pattern

desert climate · dry climate · rainless · Mediterranean climate

moisture character

rainy climatedesert

To leave behind completely

arid · dry · parched · desiccated · bone-dry

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