What does 'chance of rain' really mean? | Up in the air | Met Office Learn About Weather

Have you ever checked your weather app and wondered what 'chance of rain' or 'probability of precipitation' really means? Does it mean 20% of the area will get wet? Does it mean raindrops will be 20% smaller than usual? Or does it mean something completely different. Watch this video to discover the true meaning of 'chance of rain' so that you have a better understanding of how to interpret your weather app and so that you are better prepared to face whatever the weather has in store from sunshine and showers to rain and snow. Written and presented by Aidan McGivern Animation by Drive Creative Studio Ltd Make sure you subscribe so you never miss a single lesson about the weather or climate https://www.youtube.com/c/MetOfficeLearnAboutWeather/?sub_confirmation=1 Learn About Weather is not only THE place for you to learn… well… about the weather, but also about our climate, climate change and other Earth Sciences. Did we also mention that it’s brought to you by the Met Office, so you know you are learning from a trusted source!