2006-11-12 08:07:01 · 6 answers · asked by Christopher B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Even though "showers" are indeed rain, there's a subtle but important distinction between the two as far as weather forecasts go.
When we call for "Rain" (as in, "Rain at Times", "a rainy day", "Occasional rain") is a more widespread event. Most, if not all, of the area will see rain and it'll last for a while.
"Showers" are more scattered. That usually means that not everyone will be getting wet at the same time. It could be raining in one place and another, but dry in other regions. Plus, showers tend to be much shorter in duration -- anywhere from a minute to an hour.
2006-11-12 09:21:57 · answer #1 · answered by smarty_gurl123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I went to air traffic control school the teachers told me the difference between showers and rain was that rain is steady and showers come in waves of intensity.
2006-11-12 09:00:46 · answer #2 · answered by TT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Showers are time-limited. Rain can extend through several days.
2006-11-12 08:50:55 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the forcast says showers the amount of rainfall is less than if the forcast says rain.
2006-11-12 08:09:19 · answer #4 · answered by rscanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Showers fall from convective clouds.
Rain falls from stratiform clouds.
2006-11-12 13:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by Yak Rider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(SIMPLE ANSWER:)
Showers can happen on and off during the day.
Rain can be all day.
2006-11-12 17:08:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋