wet season
Also known as rainy season
yearly period of high rainfall, especially in the tropics
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The wet season is the time of year when a region experiences its heaviest rainfall, particularly in tropical areas. It matters because the amount of water that falls during this period affects water supplies, agriculture, flooding risk, and the overall climate patterns that communities depend on.
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The rainfall distribution by month in Cairns, Australia
The wet season (sometimes called the rainy season or monsoon season) is the time of year when most of a region's average annual rainfall occurs. Generally, the season lasts at least one month. The term green season is also sometimes used as a euphemism by tourist authorities. Areas with wet seasons are dispersed across portions of the tropics and subtropics.