Barium is an element, derived primarily from the mineral barite, and used as a heavy additive in oil-well-drilling mud, paints, rubber, plastic and paper; production of barium chemicals; and glass manufacturing.
Rainfall/ Precipitation in Edinburgh, Scotland, Uk. 1  Edinburgh, Scotland is entrusted with on average 668 mm (26.3 in) of rainfall per year, or 55.7 mm (2.2 in) per month. Edinburgh, Scotland is entrusted with on average 668 mm (26.3 in) of rainfall per year, or 55.7 mm (2.2 in) per month.
Average annual rainfall varies between 750 and 1000 millimetres (30 to 40 inches) in the drier eastern part of the country, while most other parts have average yearly totals of between 1000 and 1350mm (40 to 54 inches). Highest annual rainfall is at around 2800mm.