Special Report

States with the Most Rain

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50. Nevada
> Average yearly rainfall: 10.3 inches
> Average monthly rainfall: 0.7 inches
> Rainiest time of year: 0.9 inches in January

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49. Arizona
> Average yearly rainfall: 12.6 inches
> Average monthly rainfall: 0.9 inches
> Rainiest time of year: 1.7 inches in August

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48. Utah
> Average yearly rainfall: 13.6 inches
> Average monthly rainfall: 1.1 inches
> Rainiest time of year: 1.5 inches in April

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47. New Mexico
> Average yearly rainfall: 14.0 inches
> Average monthly rainfall: 1.1 inches
> Rainiest time of year: 2.2 inches in August

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46. Wyoming
> Average yearly rainfall: 15.9 inches
> Average monthly rainfall: 1.2 inches
> Rainiest time of year: 2.1 inches in May

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