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In response to "(some of the time) -- nm" by Spawn

Chicago vs Seattle rainfall

Posted by Andie May 17 '17, 12:08

Perceptions can be very misleading. Let's start with a Chicago-Seattle comparison. Average annual precipitation in Chicago is 35.82 inches; in Seattle it's 37.19 inches. Seattle's precipitation falls mostly as gentle but long-lasting rains, whereas Chicago often receives short but intense rainfall that is more likely to cause flooding.

Cities to the south and east of Chicago (all the way to the Gulf and Atlantic coasts) all receive more precipitation than Chicago, mostly 40-55 inches annually. It's generally drier to the southwest, west and northwest, with the exception of the higher mountains and the Pacific Northwest.

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The amount of rain is less the issue than the number of days it rains. It does rain more often there. Though I had beautiful weather when I was - pmb May 17, 12:13 2
- I was there for 3 days a afew years ago, and I did not see the sun at all the whole time. -- nm - groiny May 17, 12:17 1
  - Sounds about right. -- nm - znufrii, definitely not 40 May 17, 12:47
Exactly. Long lasting rain is the *worst*. -- nm - Spawn May 17, 12:09 3
- just ask Noah -- nm - groiny May 17, 12:10
- *refers you to groiny's flooded basements posts*... Are you sure about that? - Andie May 17, 12:10 1
  - *big kiss* -- nm - groiny May 17, 12:10

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