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Is the percentage precipitation in the hourly weather forecast a percentage chance of rain or is it saying what percentage of the area (city) is going to receive rain in that hour?
This is a hotly debated issue amongst our friends, so please weigh in with facts or thoughts.
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iPhone SE, iOS 14
I always considered it the probability (chance) of precipitation that can occur.
On Apple's "Check the weather on iPhone" page it's mentioned "chance of precipitation":
Check the weather on iPhone - Apple Support
Moreover, DarkSky, which has been acquired by Apple to enhance Weather app, indicates "probability":
I always considered it the probability (chance) of precipitation that can occur.
On Apple's "Check the weather on iPhone" page it's mentioned "chance of precipitation":
Check the weather on iPhone - Apple Support
Moreover, DarkSky, which has been acquired by Apple to enhance Weather app, indicates "probability":
Hourly Precipitation in the Weather App??
