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Which place on Earth has the highest average annual rainfall?
Answer
Mawsynram, India
Mawsynram in Meghalaya, India receives the highest average annual rainfall on Earth at approximately 11,873 millimeters (467 inches) per year. Located on the southern slopes of the Khasi Hills facing the Bay of Bengal, Mawsynram benefits from monsoon moisture. The high precipitation supports lush vegetation and has created unique karst landscape features. This record has been held by various locations in India historically, including nearby Cherrapunji.
💡 Did you know?
Mawsynram, India receives 11,873mm annual rainfall, the most on Earth; it's engulfed in clouds most days.
Other options people guess
- Amazon Rainforest
- Cherrapunji, India
- Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Topics
- Precipitation
- Extreme
- Asia
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