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.
In an average year, 48.3 air frosts can be expected. Sunshine, averaging over 1635 hours a year, is amongst the highest for inland areas of Britain. Annual rainfall totals average below 575mm, with over 1mm of rain falling on 109.4 days.All averages refer to the observation period 1971-2000.towmarket has a maritime climate type as is typical for the bulk of the British Isles. Wattisham is the nearest official weather station, about 4 miles south south west of Stowmarket Town centre.