Hucuktlis Lake Holds Rainfall Record

Hucuktlis Lake on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, occupies the wettest recorded location in North America. Weather data from its fish hatchery shows an annual average of 6,903 mm (271.8 in) of precipitation. In 1997, the area received 9,307 mm (366.4 in), setting Canada's all-time annual precipitation record.

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