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Leeward side of a mountain range
A rain shadow is an area of significantly reduced rainfall behind a mountainous region, on the side facing away from prevailing winds, known as its leeward
Rain_shadow
U.S. state
region experiences strong rain shadow effects. Semi-arid conditions occur in much of Eastern Washington with the strongest rain shadow effects at the relatively
Washington_(state)
2007 Australian TV series or program
Rain Shadow is an Australian television drama series which premiered on 7 October 2007 on ABC TV. It aired on Sundays at 8.30 p.m. The six-part series
Rain_Shadow_(TV_series)
Olympic Rain Shadow creates a literal 'blue hole' over Sequim". Emerald City Weather. Retrieved June 3, 2026. "What Is The Olympic Rain Shadow?". KOMO
Climate_of_Seattle
includes large areas of semiarid steppe and a few truly arid deserts in the rain shadow of the Cascades; the Hanford reservation receives an average annual precipitation
Geography of Washington (state)
Geography_of_Washington_(state)
needed] A rain shadow is a dry area on the leeward side of a mountainous area (away from the wind). The mountains block the passage of rain-producing
Land surface effects on climate
Land_surface_effects_on_climate
Air mass forced upwards as it moves over rising terrain
Orographic lifting can have a number of effects, including precipitation, rain shadowing, leeward winds, and associated clouds. Precipitation induced by orographic
Orographic_lift
Mountain range along the western coast of India
By the time the air rises above the mountains it is dry, forming a rain shadow region with very little rainfall on the leeward side towards the interior
Western_Ghats
Mountain range in the United States
However, the Sierra casts a rain shadow, which greatly affects the climate and ecology of the central Great Basin. This rain shadow is largely responsible
Sierra_Nevada
Area where light is blocked by an object
A shadow is a dark area on a surface where light from a light source is blocked by an object. In contrast, shade occupies the three-dimensional volume
Shadow
British actress
In 2007, Ward returned to television, headlining the new ABC drama Rain Shadow. She played a country veterinarian named Kate McDonald, a free spirit
Rachel_Ward
Plateau on Pacific coast of South America
moisture from both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, creating a two-sided rain shadow. The cool, north-flowing Humboldt Current and the South Pacific anticyclone
Atacama_Desert
Ecoregion of plain grasslands without trees
coast (around Murcia), and places cut off from adequate moisture due to rain shadow effects such as Zaragoza. In northern Africa, the Mediterranean area
Steppe
Desert in the southwestern United States
Mohave: Hayikwiir Mat'aar; Spanish: Desierto de Mojave) is a desert in the rain shadow of the southern Sierra Nevada mountains and Transverse Ranges in the
Mojave_Desert
Australian actress
drama Rain Shadow. 2024 - Nominated for Equity Ensemble Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Mini-series or Telemovie. "Shadow over the
Victoria_Thaine
Desert in the western United States
mountain range casts a large rain shadow over the desert. Weather coming in from the Pacific Ocean quickly loses its moisture as rain and snow as it is forced
Great_Basin_Desert
Area of land where little precipitation occurs
location and dominant weather pattern, as trade wind, mid-latitude, rain shadow, coastal, monsoon, or polar deserts. Trade wind deserts occur either
Desert
Climate classification system
occurs during the time of high sun and longer days generally because of rain shadow effects. These climates are characterized by the amount of annual precipitation
Köppen_climate_classification
Valley in the Mojave Desert, Eastern California
little rainfall. The valley is extremely dry because it lies in the rain shadow of four major mountain ranges (including the Sierra Nevada and Panamint
Death_Valley
Caribbean island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti
forests ecoregion occupies approximately 20% of the island, lying in the rain shadow of the mountains in the southern and western portion of the island and
Hispaniola
between the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Madre Oriental on the east, and the rain shadow–creating Cascades, Sierra Nevada, Transverse, and Peninsular Ranges on
List of North American deserts
List_of_North_American_deserts
U.S. state
Nevada, respectively. Nevada is the driest U.S. state, both lying in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada and receiving among the highest solar irradiance
Nevada
Village in Kerala, India
accessed from Kanthalloor-Marayoor-Munnar. Kanthalloor is a virtually rain shadow village, lying in the eastern side of the Western Ghats near to Marayur
Kanthalloor
Type of forest with high rainfall
rainfall (630–1,100 mm (25–43 in). Dry rainforests typically occur in the rain-shadow of mountainous areas. In Australia, dry rainforests have structurally
Rainforest
Position relative to wind direction: upwind and downwind respectively
the leeward side it blocks. The drier leeward area is said to be in a rain shadow. The term "windward" has roots in both Low German and Old English. The
Windward_and_leeward
surrounds stays dry. Overall, the area around Melbourne is, owing to its rain shadow, nonetheless significantly drier than average for southern Victoria.
Climate_of_Melbourne
Eastern Region of State of Maharashtra
and the region receives very less rainfall due to its location in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats. Droughts and famines are common with more
Vidarbha
Downslope wind due to a high-density air
are katabatic. For instance, winds such as the föhn and chinook are rain shadow winds where air driven upslope on the windward side of a mountain range
Katabatic_wind
Village in Kerala, India
of 74% and lower than state average of 94%. Vattavada is a virtually rain shadow village, lying in the eastern side of the Western Ghats near to Marayur
Vattavada
River valley in Himachal Pradesh, India
Situated in the rain shadow of the main Himalayan range, Spiti does not benefit from the South-West monsoon that causes widespread rain in most parts of
Spiti
Capital city of Syria
above sea level, Damascus experiences an arid climate because of the rain shadow effect. The Barada River flows through Damascus. Damascus is one of the
Damascus
Form of precipitation
Rain is a form of atmospheric precipitation composed of water droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and fall by gravity. Rain is a
Rain
Line of southernmost latitude at which the Sun can be directly overhead
is a white, red and yellow landscape of 2,800 to 3,300 kilometres of rain shadow heading west in turn feature normally arid cattle lands of the Channel
Tropic_of_Capricorn
Mountain range in Oregon, United States
creates a rain shadow effect for the Willamette Valley, which lies to the east of the Coast Range and west of the Cascade Range. This rain shadow creates
Oregon_Coast_Range
Type of dry down-slope wind occurring the lee of mountain ranges
relatively warm downslope wind in the lee of a mountain range. It is a rain shadow wind that results from the subsequent adiabatic warming of air that has
Foehn_wind
Major feature of the supercontinent
north during the Early Permian, the Central Pangean Mountains created a rain shadow to the north of the range, blocking the monsoonal rains from the Southern
Central_Pangean_Mountains
City in Washington, United States
Port Angeles is located in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, which means the city gets significantly less rain than other areas of western Washington
Port_Angeles,_Washington
Desert on the African continent
desert. These major mountain ranges act as a barrier, causing a strong rain shadow effect on the leeward side by dropping much of the humidity brought by
Sahara
Mountain trail in central Nepal
Pokhara gets a lot of rain, the northern parts often receive less than 10% of the precipitation due to their location within a rain shadow. The Annapurna area
Annapurna_Circuit
Characters, formations, and phases of water condensed in the atmosphere
(see Foehn) on the descending (generally warming), leeward side where a rain shadow is observed. In Hawaii, Mount Waiʻaleʻale (Waiʻaleʻale), on the island
Precipitation_types
Mountain range in Shaanxi, China
coastal plain. The northern side of the range is prone to hot weather, the rain shadow cast by the physical barrier of the mountains dictating that the land
Qinling
days and nights. Precipitation is lower than on the coast because of rain shadow effects. Seto Inland Sea: the mountains in the Chūgoku and Shikoku regions
Climate_of_Japan
Mountain plateau in Nepal
jungles of rhododendron and bamboo, while the north-facing slopes, in the rain shadow, have a drier colder climate similar to that of the near-by Tibetan Plateau
Annapurna_Sanctuary
River in India
east to empty into the Bay of Bengal. The Penna river basin lies in the rain shadow region of Eastern Ghats and receives 500 mm average rainfall annually
Penna_River
State in western India
Some areas more inland experience a hot semi arid climate, due to a rain shadow effect caused by the Western Ghats. The month of March marks the beginning
Maharashtra
Archipelago in the Salish Sea in Washington, US
about 65 miles (105 km) to the south, due to their location in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains to the southwest. Summertime high temperatures
San_Juan_Islands
Supercontinent from the late Paleozoic to early Mesozoic eras
Pangaean Mountains received little precipitation as they lied in the rain shadow of the mountain range which blocked monsoon winds from the Southern Hemisphere
Pangaea
be considered to have a desert climate. Mountain ranges can cause a rain shadow effect, when air flow inland from the ocean and it rises, it begins to
Geography of southern California
Geography_of_southern_California
Mountain range in Washington, United States
United States. Areas to the northeast of the mountains are located in a rain shadow cast by the mountain themselves, and receive as little as 16 in (410 mm)
Olympic_Mountains
City in Washington, United States
The city lies within the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains and receives, on average, less than 16 inches (410 mm) of rain per year – about the same
Sequim,_Washington
Valley in California, United States
States. The Sierra Nevada casts the valley in a rain shadow, which makes Owens Valley "the Land of Little Rain". The bed of Owens Lake, now a predominantly
Owens_Valley
City in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir
The region also has less rain from the southwest monsoon in the summer due to lying in the leeward side of the rain shadow which reduces these winds
Srinagar
Mediterranean island in Tuscany, Italy
concentrated in autumn and comprises a normal rainfall. The island lies in the rain shadow of the large and mountainous island of Corsica, so precipitation totals
Elba
Mountain range in Asia
leeward side of the mountains receive less rain while the well-exposed slopes get heavy rainfall and the rain shadow of large mountains can be significant
Himalayas
Island in Maui County, Hawaii
orographic precipitation from the northeastern trade winds and lying in the rain shadow of eastern Maui's 10,023-foot-high (3,055 m) volcano, Haleakalā. More
Kahoʻolawe
City in Nevada, United States
Sierra Nevada into the Truckee River valley. While Reno experiences a rain shadow effect from the surrounding mountains, its western portions can receive
Reno,_Nevada
the Great Dividing Range. Therefore, the drier winters are due to its rain shadow position on the leeward (eastern) side of the Great Dividing Range, which
Climate_of_Sydney
City in Washington, United States
averages roughly 142 inches (3,600 mm) of precipitation annually, while the rain shadow on the leeward side produces only about 16 inches (410 mm) at Sequim
Seattle
Protected area in the Annapurna range of the Nepalese Himalayas
Rainfall in the southern part of the Annapurnas is higher than in the rain shadow to the north of the peaks. Annual precipitation is highest during the
Annapurna_Conservation_Area
Strongest direction of wind on a region of Earth's surface
and the Cascade, Sierra Nevada, Columbia, and Rocky Mountains causes a rain shadow effect which limits further penetration of these systems and associated
Prevailing_winds
Town in Karnataka, India
India. It lies in the eastern part of Chikmagalur district, which is a rain shadow region of Malenadu. Kadur is also well known for its Areca nut and Coconut
Kaduru
Australian actor (born 1957)
in 2004. Other prominent television roles have included The Circuit, Rain Shadow (both 2007) and police drama Cops L.A.C.. In 2008, he narrated the documentary
Gary_Sweet
County in California, United States
Southern California, while the desert region of the county lies in a rain shadow to the east, which extends into the Desert Southwest region of North
San_Diego_County,_California
Largest desert in Argentina
moisture from the southern Pacific from reaching inland. This creates a rain shadow that accounts for the formation of the desert and is why, despite approximately
Patagonian_Desert
Warmer climate area within a larger region
adiabatic heating, and it warms and dries territory in the mountain's rain shadow. Whitehorse in the Yukon Windsor and Essex County in Ontario The Niagara
Banana_belt
U.S. state
state's location in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada in California. The eastern half of the state lies in the rain shadow of the Wasatch Mountains
Utah
UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Old Town is situated in a deep ravine in a fairly dry area in the rain shadow of the mountains. The New Town can be found on the plateau about two
Safranbolu
Geographic area containing several geologically related mountains
and is drier, having been stripped of much of its moisture. Often, a rain shadow will affect the leeward side of a range. As a consequence, large mountain
Mountain_range
Weather phenomenon in which rain falls while the sun is shining
which means 'the foxes'/jackals' wedding house.' In the Vietnamese, Rain Shadow Cloud in Sunshower, Mưa Bóng Mây (Thiếu Nhi) Tác giả: Tô Đông Hải. In
Sunshower
City in British Columbia, Canada
Kamloops is semi-arid (Köppen climate classification BSk) due to its rain shadow location. Kamloops gets short winter cold snaps where temperatures can
Kamloops
Seventh largest island in Hawaii
prehistoric landslide. The island is relatively arid because it lies in the rain shadow of Kauaʻi and lacks the elevation needed to catch significant amounts
Niʻihau
River in Zimbabwe, Mozambique
side of Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands, forming a dry river valley in the rain shadow of these mountains. It is joined by the Runde River or Lundi at the Mozambique
Save_River_(Africa)
Town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
rainfall caused by the Harz Mountains. Because the town lies in the rain shadow (leeward side) of the Harz, less precipitation falls here than in similar
Wernigerode
Consolidated city-borough in Alaska, US
climate (Köppen Dsb). It is in the rain shadow of the coastal mountains, and though not as pronounced as the rain shadow in Southcentral Alaska in the valley
Skagway,_Alaska
District and city in La Guajira department, Colombia
after a local legend, "The legend of the Axe". Because of the powerful rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the area is mostly desertic. It
Riohacha
Mountain range in Cyprus
of the western side of the island. The mountains form a significant rain shadow on the island. There are many mountain resorts, Byzantine monasteries
Troodos_Mountains
Mountain range in Australia
the adiabatic compression as it comes down the lee slopes, forming a rain shadow. In the cool season, the Great Dividing Range would shield much of the
Great_Dividing_Range
Town in New South Wales, Australia founded 1837
due to these rain shadows. Most of Bungendore's significant rainfall is therefore derived from systems originating in the northwest. Rain bearing systems
Bungendore
Sand dune field in Yukon Territory, Canada
than 50 cm (20 in) of precipitation per year. This is due in part to a rain shadow effect caused by surrounding mountains. As a result, several rare species
Carcross_Desert
Chinese winery
villages of Xidang, Sinong, Shuori and Adong. The vineyards sit in a rain shadow, requiring snowmelt to be channeled for irrigation. It is a four-hour
Ao_Yun
Intermontane Plateaus) are arid or semiarid regions that lie in the rain shadow of the Cascades and Sierra Nevada. Precipitation averages less than 15
Geography of the United States
Geography_of_the_United_States
Desert in southeastern Oregon
Mountains. Along with Steens Mountain, these topographical features create a rain shadow. The Alvord Desert lies at an elevation of approximately 4,000 feet (1
Alvord_Desert
Stratovolcano in California, United States
Volcanoes (such a Rainier, Baker and Lassen) due to its location in the rain shadow of the Klamath Mountains, which reach over 9000 ft and are directly to
Mount_Shasta
Large depression in western North America
of the basin tend to be drier than the eastern areas because of the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada. Most of the basin experiences a semi-arid or arid
Great_Basin
Desert in the southern Levant
that stretches east of the ridge of the Judaean Mountains and in their rain shadow, so east of Jerusalem, and descends to the Dead Sea. The Judaean Desert
Judaean_Desert
attractive place for relaxation and escape from heat trapped inside, and the rain "shadow" created by overhangs greatly reduces the moisture content of the soil
Dutch_gable_roof
City in Dagestan, Russia
relatively dry summers and, cool relatively moist winters. The strong rain shadow of the Caucasus and the ability of the Siberian High to freely move westwards
Makhachkala
Study of the topographic relief of mountains
mountain barrier surface. Coverage (telecommunication) Orographic lift Rain shadow "Orography" . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911. Orography (Archived
Orography
District of Maui
leeward areas, away from the prevailing moist tradewinds—called the rain shadow of Haleakala—the lower portion of Maui consists of a broad, arid expanse
Kula,_Hawaii
Semi-arid desert in southern Kenya
covered by the Nyiri Desert. Its aridity is primarily caused by the rain shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. The name Nyiri (sometimes rendered as Nyika) derives
Nyiri_Desert
Mountain range in western North America
rainfall is as low as 9 inches (230 mm) on the eastern foothills due to a rain shadow effect. Beyond the eastern foothills is an arid plateau that was largely
Cascade_Range
Valley in Mojave Desert, California
valley's lowest elevations are about 1,000 ft (300 m) and it lies in the rain shadow of the 14,000 ft (4,300 m) Sierra Nevada range, plus the 11,000 ft (3
Saline_Valley
Archipelagos in the North Atlantic Ocean
Verde. In some locations, there are variations in climate due to the rain shadow effect. The laurisilva forests of Macaronesia are a type of mountain
Macaronesia
Mountain range of the Transverse Ranges in California
Mojave Desert. The Tehachapis form a geographic, watershed, habitat, and rain shadow divide separating the San Joaquin Valley to the northwest and the Mojave
Tehachapi_Mountains
get reduced. As a result, the rainfall is minimal. This region is a rain shadow region. Hence, it is also called as Drought Quadrilateral. This region
Drought in Northeastern Brazil
Drought_in_Northeastern_Brazil
Peninsula in Washington, United States
the western part of the peninsula, as the interior mountains create a rain shadow effect in areas to the northeast, resulting in a much drier climate in
Olympic_Peninsula
Mountain range in South America
range has a strong influence on the climate of Chile since it produces a rain shadow to the east. Because of this the vegetation growing on the seaward slopes
Chilean_Coast_Range
Greek island
sunny and pleasant. The reason for the low overall rainfall is the rain shadow of the Pindus mountain range, which dry out the westerly winds. Winters
Mykonos
Town in Karnataka, India
elevation of 816 metres (2,677 feet). It is a fairly dry region on the rain-shadow side of the Western Ghats, with an average annual rainfall of about 60 cm
Gundlupet
Precipitation caused by mountainous terrain
Manchester (to the west) and Leeds (to the east); Leeds receives less rain due to a rain shadow of 12 miles (19 km) from the Pennines. Willett, Sean D.; Hovius
Orographic_precipitation
RAIN SHADOW
RAIN SHADOW
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
From the arabic name Rani means queen. she is an energtic self-starter capable of sustaing a fast pace with strong leadership and qualities. a real motavater
Boy/Male
Indian
Obedient, Who rescues the people from hungry and pain brings Joy into peoples life
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Jain
Forest; Rain
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Erin, ARIN means "Ireland." Compare with masculine Arin.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, English, Latin
Abundant Blessings from Above; Ruler; Queen
Female
English
Modern English name, either derived from from the vocabulary word, or a revival of the medieval English personal name Rayne, RAIN means "queen." Compare with masculine Rain.
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Who rescues the people from hungry and pain. Brings Joy into peoples life
Male
German
Short form of German names beginning with Rein-, REIN means "wise."
Girl/Female
Indian
Rain of Love; Jolly
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Raine.German : topographic name from Middle High German rein ‘margin’, ‘boundary’, or a habitational name from a place in Bavaria named with this word.
Male
Swedish
Variant spelling of Swedish Göran, JÖRAN means "earth-worker, farmer."
Female
Hindi/Indian
(रानी) Hindi name RANI means "queen."
Girl/Female
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Sanskrit
Love; Rain; The Rainy Season; Lighting
Female
Yiddish
(×¨Öµ×™×™× Ö¶×¢) Variant spelling of Yiddish Rayna, RAINE means "pure."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Middle English digne, deyne ‘worthy’, ‘honorable’, or alternatively, as Reaney suggests, from Middle English dain(e) ‘haughty’, ‘reserved’ (Burgundian French doigne).English : variant of Dean.English : variant of Dane.French : nickname from Old French dain ‘agile’, ‘nimble’.Jewish : variant of Dayan.
Female
Yiddish
(×¨Öµ×™×™× Ö¸×) Variant spelling of Yiddish Rayna, RAINA means "pure." Compare with another form of Raina.
Female
Japanese
(è˜) Japanese name RAN means "lily" or "orchid."
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Aaron, ARIN means "light-bringer."Â Compare with feminine Arin.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit, Telugu
Rain; Grain
Male
Scottish
Variant spelling of Scottish Gaelic Ian, IAIN means "God is gracious."
RAIN SHADOW
RAIN SHADOW
Boy/Male
Muslim
Freshness
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Night; Nocturnal
Boy/Male
Tamil
Trishanku | தà¯à®°à®¿à®·à®‚கà¯Â
A king of the Surya dynasty
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Brave King
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Without Attachment
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Summer
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Leader of the Gods
Boy/Male
Hindu
The Moon
Male
Hebrew
(×ַבְרָ×) Variant spelling of Hebrew Abram, AVRAM means "father of elevation."Â
Boy/Male
Sikh
Friend, Bravely upholding the truth, True and the best one
RAIN SHADOW
RAIN SHADOW
RAIN SHADOW
RAIN SHADOW
RAIN SHADOW
a.
Abounding in rain; rainy; pluvial.
a.
Abounding with rain; wet; showery; as, rainy weather; a rainy day or season.
a.
Of or pertaining to rain; rainy.
n.
The grain from the mashing tub; as, brewers' drains.
v. t.
To rail at.
a.
So tight as to exclude rain; as, a rain-tight roof.
n.
A main-hamper.
a.
Very; extremely; as, main heavy.
n.
To reach; to attain to; to arrive at; as, to gain the top of a mountain; to gain a good harbor.
n.
To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition; as, to gain a battle; to gain a case at law; to gain a prize.
v. t.
To bestow in a profuse or abundant manner; as, to rain favors upon a person.
v.
A roll train; as, a 12-inch train.
n.
To fall in drops from the clouds, as water; -- used mostly with it for a nominative; as, it rains.
n.
Vanity; emptiness; -- now used only in the phrase in vain.
v. t.
To pour or shower down from above, like rain from the clouds.
a.
A sort of spice, the grain of paradise.
n.
Rain or rein.
superl.
Destitute of forge or efficacy; effecting no purpose; fruitless; ineffectual; as, vain toil; a vain attempt.
a.
Of or pertaining to rain; descriptive of the distribution of rain, or of rainy regions.