We plan a vacation: 10 of the rainiest and driest states in America
The climate in different regions of the United States is very different. In some states it rains frequently, while in others it is drought almost all year round. Therefore, so that you are always dressed for the weather in your travels, we offer you a list of the 10 most rainy and 10 most arid states of America, compiled by the publication USA Today.
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1. Hawaii
- Average annual rainfall: 1452,88 mm (57,2 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 121,92 mm (4,8 inches)
- The wettest season: 195,58 mm (7,7 inches) in December
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2. Louisiana
- Average annual rainfall: 1445,26 mm (56,9 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 121,92 mm (4,8 inches)
- The wettest season: 167,64 mm (6,6 inches) in June
3. Mississippi
- Average annual rainfall: 1409,7 mm (55,5 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 116,84 mm (4,6 inches)
- The wettest season: 139,7 mm (5,5 inches) in December
4. Alabama
- Average annual rainfall: 1404,62 mm (55,3 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 119,38 mm (4,7 inches)
- The wettest season: 144,78 mm (5,7 inches) in March
5. Florida
- Average annual rainfall: 1363,98 mm (53,7 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 114,3 mm (4,5 inches)
- The wettest season: 190,5 mm (7,5 in.) In August
6. Tennessee
- Average annual rainfall: 1310,64 mm (51,6 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 104,14 mm (4,1 inches)
- The wettest season: 121,92 mm (4,8 inches) in July
7. Georgia
- Average annual rainfall: 1272,54 mm (50,1 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 99,06 mm (3,9 inches)
- The wettest season: 129,54 mm (5,1) inches in July
8. Arkansas
- Average annual rainfall: 1259,84 mm (49,6 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 101,6 mm (4,0 inches)
- The wettest season: 129,54 mm (5,1 inches) in May
9. North Carolina
- Average annual rainfall: 1252,22 mm (49,3 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 101,6 mm (4,0 inches)
- The wettest season: 132,08 mm (5,2 in.) In August
10. South Carolina
- Average annual rainfall: 1219,2 mm (48,0 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 99,06 mm (3,9 inches)
- The wettest season: 149,86 mm (5,9 in.) In August
The 10 most arid states:
1. Nevada
- Average annual rainfall: 261,62 mm (10,3 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 17,78 mm (0,7 inches)
- The wettest season: 22,86 mm (0,9 in.) In January
2. Arizona
- Average annual rainfall: 320,04 mm (12,6 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 22,86 mm (0,9 inches)
- The wettest season: 43,18 mm (1,7 in.) In August
3. Utah
- Average annual rainfall: 345,44 mm (13,6 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 27,94 mm (1,1 inches)
- The wettest season: 38,1 mm (1,5 in) in April
4. New Mexico
- Average annual rainfall: 355,6 mm (14,0 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 27,94 mm (1,1 inches)
- The wettest season: 55,88 mm (2,2 in.) In August
5. Wyoming
- Average annual rainfall: 403,86 mm (15,9 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 30,48 mm (1,2 inches)
- The wettest season: 53,34 mm (2,1 inches) in May
6. North Dakota
- Average annual rainfall: 439,42 mm (17,3 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 40,64 mm (1,6 inches)
- The wettest season: 83,82 mm (3,3 inches) in June
7. Colorado
- Average annual rainfall: 459,74 mm (18,1 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 25,4 mm (1,0 inches)
- The wettest season: 48,26 mm (1,9 in.) In August
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8. Montana
- Average annual rainfall: 474,98 mm (18,7 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 27,94 mm (1,1 inches)
- The wettest season: 58,42 mm (2,3 inches) in June
9. South Dakota
- Average annual rainfall: 485,14 mm (19,1 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 45,72 mm (1,8 inches)
- The wettest season: 88,9 mm (3,5 inches) in June
10. California
- Average annual rainfall: 568,96 mm (22,4 inches)
- Monthly average rainfall: 40,64 mm (1,6 inches)
- The wettest season: 96,52 mm (3,8 inches) in February
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