1.The smell of rain is very distinct
Even though water is generally odorless, you might notice an “earthy” smell when it first starts to rain. This scent actually comes from the moistening of the ground, according to EarthSky.org.
Known as “petrichor,” this term for the distinct smell of rain was coined by Australian scientists in 1964
2.Rain does not always reach the ground
When rain falls from the clouds, it usually reaches the ground and leaves you wet if you’re caught unprepared without an umbrella.
But if the air is very dry, raindrops can evaporate during their ascent toward the Earth’s surface, so in terms of sensible weather, it would just be cloudy.
3.What is the shape of a raindrop?
Raindrops are not actually shaped like teardrops. In fact, the most common raindrop is shaped more like a hamburger bun, according to the United States Geological Survey.
4.It takes about 2 minutes for a raindrop to reach the ground
While the height at which raindrops fall from the clouds varies, they descend toward the ground at an average speed of 14 mph, according to the United Kingdom’s Met Office.
If we assume the clouds are located at an altitude of 2,500 feet, that means according to data it would take a raindrop just over 2 minutes to reach the surface.
