San Diego 2023: From Parched to Paradise: A Rain Report with a Touch of Sunshine
Ah, San Diego. Land of perfect weather, endless sunshine... and apparently, a 2023 that resembled a monsoon in a margarita glass. Buckle up, weather weenies and drought-dodgers, because we're diving into the downpours of last year.
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| How Much Rain San Diego 2023 |
2022: A Bone-Dry Dud
Let's face it, 2022 was a snoozefest for rain lovers. San Diego barely saw a sprinkle, leaving us all yearning for a good puddle splash. We were basically a desert city cosplaying as California cool.
2023: The Great Atmospheric River Reunion
But then, 2023 waltzed in like a soaked sock and things did a 180 faster than you can say "flash flood." Atmospheric rivers became our new best friends (or worst enemies, depending on your basement's waterproofing skills). San Diego received a whopping 15.72 inches of rain! That's almost double the average rainfall, folks.
We're talking:
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- Plants that forgot what rain looked like suddenly doing the sprinkler dance.
- Beaches with actual waves (gasp!).
- News reports filled with dramatic pronouncements of "rivers" flowing through streets (okay, maybe they were more like energetic streams, but hey, we were excited).
Basically, 2023 was San Diego's rainy redemption arc.
So, how much rain is that, really?
Here's the skinny:
- Enough to fill over 1.2 billion pool floats. (Don't ask how we did that math, it involved pool noodles and questionable life choices.)
- More than enough to wash away the memory of that time your car turned into a makeshift greenhouse.
- Enough to make even the most jaded San Diegan crack a smile and say, "Hey, maybe we don't need to ration our showers anymore!"
FAQ: You've Got Questions, We've Got Slightly-Snarky Answers
How to ensure it rains like that again in 2024?
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Well, if we knew the answer to that, we'd all be rich weather witches. But hey, you can try sacrificing a flip flop to the rain gods. No guarantees, though.
How to avoid your house turning into a mini-lake during a downpour?
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Basic home maintenance goes a long way, my friend. Clean your gutters, check your roof, and maybe invest in some floaties (just kidding... mostly).
QuickTip: Don’t ignore the small print.
How to convince your friends who live elsewhere that San Diego actually gets rain?
Show them this very article! Or, you know, send them a postcard from the beach.
How to use all this extra rainwater?
QuickTip: Look for lists — they simplify complex points.
Great question! We could all take up synchronized car washing, or maybe San Diego can finally open that long-promised water park. Just spitballin' here.
How to celebrate surviving a year with above-average rainfall?
Margaritas by the beach, obviously. Cheers to a (hopefully) less dramatic, but still water-ful, 2024!
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