Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with rainfall in American Collocation
high
The period since the 30th October has seen significant rainfall across northern China with scores of rivers having burst their banks.
low
The region enjoys a relatively mild climate and low rainfall.
not high and not low
In the east of the country, there is moderate rainfall throughout the year.
average
Between the 18th and 23rd June we had 1 1/2 times the normal rainfall for the whole of June.
typical of a particular season
Seasonal rainfall over the highlands of Ethiopia controls the flow of the Blue Nile.
enough for a country’s needs
In good years, abundant rainfall guarantees a good rice crop.
not enough
In recent years, poor rainfall and persistent drought have caused widespread misery.
each year, month etc
Annual rainfall is high (1700mm) but there is a dry season from May to September.
have rainfall
The east-coast city of Edinburgh receives much less rainfall than the west of Scotland.
measure or record rainfall
12.7mm of rainfall was recorded over 7.5 hours on the 21st at Pitsford Hall.