The Great San Diego Soakening of 2023: Did It Rain Cats and Dogs (or Something More Useful)?
Let's face it, San Diego isn't exactly known for its dramatic weather. More sunshine than a pack of surfers, right? Well, 2023 decided to throw us a curveball (or perhaps a rogue raincloud). This year, the weather went rogue, and San Diego got absolutely drenched.
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| How Many Inches Of Rain Did San Diego Get In 2023 |
So, how much rain are we talking about? Buckle up, buttercup, because it's a doozy.
San Diego saw a whopping 15.72 inches of rain in 2023! That's almost double the average rainfall of 9.79 inches. Basically, our umbrellas got a workout they never expected.
Where did all this rain come from? Did Poseidon himself get a leaky faucet?
While Poseidon's plumbing issues are a delightful image, the real culprit was a series of relentless storms. California got pounded by atmospheric rivers, which are basically long, narrow bands of moisture in the atmosphere. Think of them as fire hoses in the sky!
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These storms rolled through one after another, soaking the parched earth and making our normally dry canyons look like actual rivers (okay, maybe not raging rivers, but at least damp ditches).
San Diego in 2023: Raincoat Chic or Full-On Wetsuit?
While the rain was much-needed for the drought-stricken state, it definitely caused some interesting situations. Remember those flip-flops you wore all year? Yeah, those got traded in for some serious rain boots. And let's not forget the existential crisis many San Diegans faced – do I wear a jacket, or is this just a drizzle?
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But hey, at least the car washes were booming!
How to Deal with All This Rain (Because Let's Be Honest, We Weren't Exactly Prepared)
Here are some helpful FAQs to navigate this new, rainy San Diego:
QuickTip: Reread tricky spots right away.
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How to: * Waterproof your sarcasm? Unfortunately, science hasn't figured that one out yet.
How to: * Convince your dog that rain is fun? Good luck, soldier.
QuickTip: Repeat difficult lines until they’re clear.
How to: * Turn your pool into a makeshift boat launch? We highly advise against this.
How to: * Appreciate the much-needed rain? Now that's something we can all get behind!
How to: * Find out how much rain fell in your specific San Diego neighborhood? Search online for "[San Diego rain data by neighborhood]".
So, there you have it! 2023 was the year San Diego learned to love (or at least tolerate) the rain. Here's hoping it sticks around a bit, but maybe not quite as much next year. We like our sunshine too much!
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