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Effective Precipitation


   Weather TermDescription / Definition
   Effective Precipitation 1) That part of the precipitation that produces runoff.

2) A weighted average of current and antecedent precipitation that is "effective" in correlating with runoff.

3) That part of the precipitation falling on an irrigated area that is effective in meeting the consumptive use requirements.


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