Rainfall Resources & Educational Guides

    Comprehensive guides, calculators, and reference materials for understanding precipitation

    Start with Popular Tools

    Unit Converter

    Convert between mm, L/m², and inches with mathematical proof and scientific backing.

    Interactive Simulator

    Visualize any rainfall intensity with our physics-based rain simulator.

    Educational Guides

    In-depth articles backed by meteorological authorities

    Rainfall Units Explained: mm vs L/m² vs inches

    Complete guide to understanding precipitation measurements with conversion tables and downloadable cheat sheet.

    Rainfall Intensity Categories with Real Examples

    Learn to classify rainfall from light drizzle to extreme downpours with meteorological standards.

    How to Visualize Storm Totals

    Transform weather reports into meaningful visualizations using our interactive tools.

    Rain Water Harvesting Calculator

    Calculate water collection from roof areas with practical examples and efficiency tips.

    Extreme Rainfall Case Studies

    Long-form analyses with hourly tables and simulator presets to recreate real storms.

    Learning Path

    Follow this guided sequence to move from fundamentals to applied simulations.

    1

    Understand rainfall units

    Start with the core definitions of millimeters, liters per square meter, and inches, and see how to convert between them quickly.

    2

    Simulate intensities

    Use the interactive rain simulator to visualize light showers through severe downpours, and compare how totals change with duration.

    3

    Study real storms

    Read curated case studies that include historical context, tables, and presets you can load directly into the simulator.

    4

    Apply harvesting calculator

    Estimate potential collection from different roof sizes and efficiencies, then validate scenarios with your local rainfall totals.

    5

    Review glossary & terms

    Confirm meteorological definitions, symbols, and abbreviations before presenting results or citing data in reports.

    Popular Rain Intensity Pages

    Explore specific rainfall amounts with detailed analysis

    Reference & Support