variable rainfall

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variable
adjective
uk
/ˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/us
/ˈver.i.ə.bəl/
likely to ...
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rainfall
noun[U]
uk
/ˈreɪn.fɔːl/us
/ˈreɪn.fɑːl/
rain, or the amount of rain ...
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(Definition ofvariableandrainfallfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The semi-arid climate in the study area has low, highlyvariablerainfall, distributed in two rainy seasons.
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In an eco-climatic zone that is generally defined by low andvariablerainfall, pockets of well-watered high potential land are particularly valuable.
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Nigerien agriculture is limited by low andvariablerainfallas well as the poor physical and chemical characteristics of the predominantly sandy soils.
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The result was a long series of papers that helped transform thinking about the way pastoralists manage their herds undervariablerainfallconditions, and on the ecology of disequilibrial ecosystems.
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Because of the interaction, barley breeders in semi-arid climates withvariablerainfallcan have different objectives depending on whether the growing season is relatively cold and wet.
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We realise what he is up against in this enormous territory, with comparatively limited resources at the moment, depending uponvariablerainfall.
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The low and highlyvariablerainfallrenders the district liable to drought.
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The climate of the city is conspicuous by extreme dryness, large variations of temperature and highlyvariablerainfall.
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The region receives moderate, butvariablerainfall, and vineyards require supplemental irrigation in most years.
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The climate is semi-arid with highlyvariablerainfall.
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Sclerophyllous plants generally resist dry conditions well, making them successful in areas of seasonallyvariablerainfall.
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Because of its low andvariablerainfallthe region was once notorious for drought and famine.
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Highlyvariablerainfall, poor soils, lack of adequate communications and other infrastructure, a low literacy rate, and a stagnant economy are all longstanding problems of this landlocked country.
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Both of these creeks flow only briefly after rain and as the region receives highlyvariablerainfall, water is scarce for most of the year and both creeks are ephemeral.
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