Britannica
Sources used in this answer
How much rain does the Mojave Desert receive in an average year?
Created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
North American Desert
Physical features of western North America.
In an average year, the Mojave Desert receives between 2 and 6 inches (50 to 150 millimeters) of precipitation. Within this region, some areas, such as Death Valley, may experience as little as 2 inches of rainfall annually.12