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.
1 Extra costs would also be needed for the floating docks in terms of wires and ropes to tie the barrels together. 2  Adding a ramp next to the dock can add thousands to the overall cost depending on the area and setup. 3  Adding a ladder can cost $300 to $500.4  Some boat owners decide to add a boat lift to the dock. Adding a ladder can cost $300 to $500. 2  Some boat owners decide to add a boat lift to the dock. 3  This mechanism allows you to lift your boat out of the water when it is not in use and then put it right back in at the push of a button.