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By TIMES WIRES
Published February 14, 2007
Who determines the average monthly rainfall for the year, and how do they do it? The National Weather Service uses rain gauges and other surface observation equipment, located at major airports here, it's at Tampa International, to collect the data. The averages are based on National Weather Service records covering 30 years. The monthly average is updated every year. The 30-year average is recalculated every 10 years. Compiled from Times staff and wires. To submit a question, e-mail answers@tampabay.com or call (727) 893-8179, toll-free 1-800-333-7505, ext. 8179.
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by Jake
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10/29/07 11:49 AM
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No doubt Facts on File Enc. says "cop"
re: police officers came from " to catch or capture" which really makes no sense. My understanding is it came from old England and for
" Constable On Patrol" COP which makes
sense,n'est pas?
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