Earth's atmosphere
Montly total rainfall betweeen October-September by "water year."
The water year is labeled with the year in which the water year ends.
Unlike a graph by the calendar year, a graph by water year shows a continous record of rainfall over a season of rainfall that extends across the winter months.
* Data not yet proofed.
* Sources to be added.
The water year is labeled with the year in which the water year ends.
Unlike a graph by the calendar year, a graph by water year shows a continous record of rainfall over a season of rainfall that extends across the winter months.
* Data not yet proofed.
* Sources to be added.
Examples of extreme rain and drought years
- High rainfall (by end of water year)
1884 1941 2005 1978 1922 1993 1983 1952 1998 1995 1886 - Low rainfall (by end of water year)
2002 1961 1877 2007 1863 1904 1934 1956 1959 1857 1883
Questions for thought
- Why is the record of rainfall in San Diego so short compared with some other cities?
- Is there a way for scientists to estimate annual rainfall before 1851?
Related resources
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History of the San Diego Climate
Reference to a few early comments on San Diego rainfall.
By William E. Smythe, 1908. History of San Diego: 1542-1908.