Comparison
The four UK nations
Rainfall across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Side by side
| Metric | England | Scotland | Wales | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual precipitationmm | 7982025 | 1,3912025 | 1,4462025 | 1,1062025 |
Annual precipitation
Total depth of precipitation falling over a defined area in a calendar or water year.
Annual totals for different countries are not comparable as a measure of water availability. A large arid country and a small wet one can have similar national average rainfall while having entirely different renewable water resources per person. Gauge networks also differ in density, and mountain precipitation is systematically under-measured.
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| Subject | Value (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| England | 798 | — |
| Scotland | 1,391 | — |
| Wales | 1,446 | — |
| Northern Ireland | 1,106 | — |