Converter
length used as areal depth
precipitation amount (water-equivalent depth)
reference-only
- Record
- M645
- Definition quality
- Standardized
- Conversion mode
- reference only
- Calculator
- Reference only
Rainfall depth is not a fixed volume; volume requires an area.
Definition
Liquid or melted precipitation is reported as a depth; NWS climate records distinguish it from snowfall and snow depth.
Modern use
Modern use is context-dependent and varies by region or measurement system.