50 Relatable Rain Quotes To Capture Your Love of Downpours

Last Updated on February 28, 2024

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Many people love the rain. Despite the grey skies and the cool ambiance, most folks look forward to it, particularly after long, hot summer months. Some aren’t fond of it, especially if they’re caught under a downpour.

Whatever your feelings are about it, it can undoubtedly bring out certain emotions within us.

Rain vs Drizzle vs Storm

Did you know that there are different types of precipitation? Rain is classified according to rate of precipitation; for example: light rain is measured at a rate of less than 2.5 mm (0.098 in) per hour.

A drizzle happens when there are small droplets, between 0.2 and 0.5 mm (0.008 and 0.02 inch), that fall from low-layer clouds. Rain has bigger droplets at 6 mm (0.2 inch) at its biggest diameter. Depending on their diameter and some aerodynamic forces, you can sometimes spot nearly spherical shapes.

Meanwhile a storm is considered a disturbance in the atmosphere, often violent, with accompanying rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning.

Fast Facts about Rain

Did you know that it also rains on other planets? But it’s not the rain that we know here on earth. For example: in Saturn, there’s a theory that it rains diamonds. Venus on the other hand, experiences extremely hot sulfuric acid rain.

Ever heard of the term ‘phantom rain’? This occurs when rain doesn’t have time to touch the earth because it evaporates or sublimes on its way down. This forms what is known as ‘Virga Clouds’, tails or wisps extending downwards from a cloud.

The familiar smell that comes from rain is called ‘petrichor’. This happens when raindrops fall on surfaces like soil, trapping air bubbles that release the scent when they burst. The smell is carried by the wind, reminding us that spring or rainy days are ahead.

Rain isn’t always safe. Acid rain for instance, contains traces of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. This type of rain has high levels of acid and a low pH, making it harmful to flora and fauna. In cities, you can see its effects on surfaces of buildings and monuments.

Best Activities To Do on a Rainy Day

There are plenty of activities you can do, inside or outside, during the wet season.

If you love the rain and it’s not a strong downpour, you can wear your raincoat and explore the outdoors. Bring a camera and capture the wonders of nature, fresh with rain. Children can have fun jumping onto puddles in the park or in the garden.

A light drizzle usually brings out the natural smell of the earth. You can take a whiff of this when you poke your head out the window. Hardly have the time to read? Rainy weather is the perfect reading weather. Cozy up with a thick blanket, a good book, and settle yourself on a chair near the window. Nothing beats reading while enjoying the gentle pitter-patter of rain.

Don’t let wet days get you down. Let these rain quotes lighten your heart and mood instantly. A cup of tea of coffee wouldn’t hurt either.

Poignant Rain Quotes

“Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.” – Roger Miller

“I like it when it rains hard. It sounds like white noise everywhere, which is like silence but not empty.” – Mark Haddon

“The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft falling.” – Lucretius

Posted by:Igor Ovsyannnykov

Igor is an SEO specialist, designer, photographer, writer and music producer. He believes that knowledge can change the world and be used to inspire and empower young people to build the life of their dreams. When he is not writing in his favorite coffee shop, Igor spends most of his time reading books, taking photos, producing house music, and learning about cinematography. He is a sucker for good coffee, Indian food, and video games.

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