The old adage "April showers bring May flowers" is rooted in meteorological reality. Spring is notoriously wet for several reasons:
Spring weather is driven by the tilt of the Earth's axis. As the Earth continues its orbit, the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun, increasing the angle of solar radiation. spring season weather
With heavy rains and melting snow, it is the peak time for flash flood watches. The old adage "April showers bring May flowers"
As the sun melts snow and ice, and as southerly winds bring humidity from oceans, the amount of water vapor in the air rises dramatically. This latent heat energy is the fuel for thunderstorms and heavy rain. spring season weather
The volatility of spring season weather has profound real-world consequences beyond deciding what jacket to wear.