Countries by average annual precipitation. In meteorology, precipitation is any product of the condensation of atmospheric water vapor that falls under gravity. The main forms of precipitation include drizzle, rain, sleet, snow, graupel and hail. Precipitation occurs when a portion of the atmosphere becomes saturated with water vapor, so that the water condenses and precipitates.
1 Piling docks, perhaps the most popular type of permanent dock, usually cost about $20 to $40 per square foot. That includes installation but not fancy features such as gazebos, rails or lifts. Those features can raise the price to $60 per square foot.  Adding a boat lift usually costs an extra $5,000 to $7,000.
Some manufacturers add an ideal weight range to their specifications. For example, the Jackson Kayaks âCuda 12â has a listed weight rating of 350 lbs, but an ideal weight range of 120-220 lbs. This should make it easier for paddlers to pick a vessel that will perform at the best of its ability.