noun
- a line on a map connecting points that receive equal amounts of rainfall over a given period
Usage: technical term used in meteorology and climatology
Examples
- Meteorologists use isohyets to show rainfall distribution across a region.
- The isohyet map revealed that coastal areas received significantly more precipitation than inland zones.
- By drawing isohyets on the weather chart, scientists could identify drought-prone areas.
- The 40-inch isohyet marked the boundary between the wet and dry climate zones.
- Climate researchers analyzed historical isohyets to understand long-term precipitation patterns.