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'''Precipitation''' is a phenomenon that occurs as a part of normal [[Weather (game mechanic)|weather]] changes. This feature is introduced in ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]''. Unlike the real world, precipitation in the Sims' universe is essentially a random event; while Sims can get weather forecasts by reading the [[Newspaper#The Sims 2|newspaper]] or watching the [[Television#The Sims 2|weather station]] on TV, they are not notably useful for predicting precipitation. There are three kinds of natural precipitation (rain, [[hail]], and [[Snow#The Sims 2: Seasons|snow]]), and an artificial one (rain of fire). Each of the natural precipitation types may occur early in the following or preceding season, not only the current one. Thus, heavy snow may occur on the first day of Spring if Winter was just over, and a heavy snowfall occurring when Winter changes to Spring will continue. Of course, it will not snow in the middle of the Summer.
'''Precipitation''' is a phenomenon that occurs as a part of normal [[Weather (game mechanic)|weather]] changes. This feature is introduced in ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]''. Unlike the real world, precipitation in the Sims' universe is essentially a random event; while Sims can get weather forecasts by reading the [[Newspaper#The Sims 2|newspaper]] or watching the [[Television#The Sims 2|weather station]] on TV, they are not notably useful for predicting precipitation. There are three kinds of natural precipitation (rain, [[hail]], and [[Snow#The Sims 2: Seasons|snow]]), and an artificial one (rain of fire). Each of the natural precipitation types may occur early in the following or preceding season, not only the current one. Thus, heavy snow may occur on the first day of Spring if Winter was just over, and a heavy snowfall occurring when Winter changes to Spring will continue. Of course, it will not snow in the middle of the Summer.


Precipitation can be described by its type, intensity, accumulation, and duration. All of these depend on the season. The type, as described above, is the kind of precipitation, whether it's rain, hail, or snow. The intensity determines how heavy the precipitation is. For example, hail may or may not be heavy enough to damage crops and injure Sims, snow may occur in light flurries or in a heavy snowfall that eventually covers the ground, and rain may fall in showers or in a thunderstorm. The duration is random.
Precipitation can be described by its type, intensity, accumulation, and duration. All of these depend on the season. The type, as described above, is the kind of precipitation, whether it's rain, hail, or snow. The intensity determines how heavy the precipitation is. For example, hail may or may not be heavy enough to damage crops and injure Sims, snow may occur in light flurries or in a heavy snowfall that eventually covers the ground, and rain may fall in showers or in a thunderstorm. The duration is random.


Each season also brings different chances of daily precipitation:
Each season also brings different chances of daily precipitation:
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Sims are more likely to do indoor activities while it is raining. Rain also satisfies a [[PlantSim]]’s Water [[Motive (PlantSim)|need]] and revives Sims who suffer from heatstroke. [[Servo#The Sims 2|Servos]] are rain-resistant, though they can get short-circuited when splashing in the puddles. [[Cat]]s don’t seem to be afraid of rain. Rain can be made by Evil Witches’ spell ''Corruptus Locus'', while it can be stopped by Good Witches’ spell ''Beautificus Locus''.
Sims are more likely to do indoor activities while it is raining. Rain also satisfies a [[PlantSim]]’s Water [[Motive (PlantSim)|need]] and revives Sims who suffer from heatstroke. [[Servo#The Sims 2|Servos]] are rain-resistant, though they can get short-circuited when splashing in the puddles. [[Cat]]s don’t seem to be afraid of rain. Rain can be made by Evil Witches’ spell ''Corruptus Locus'', while it can be stopped by Good Witches’ spell ''Beautificus Locus''.

<span style="font-weight:normal;">In The Sims 3, rain occurs more in Spring. When sims stay outside rain for too long, they'll get a moodlet "Soaked" which is -30 to the mood, but +30 if the sim is [[Mermaid]] {{Vgversion|TS3:IP}}. Sim can use an unbrella to prevent this. [[Simbot ]] goes outside the rain will get Short Out moodlet and stop functioning{{Vgversion|TS3:A}}, but [[Plumbot]] is water-resistant and won't become Short Out  {{Vgversion|TS3:ITF}}.</span>


Rain never stops in the [[Fortress of Eternal Darkness]].
Rain never stops in the [[Fortress of Eternal Darkness]].
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*'''Lightning Rod'''. The ''EZ120v Lightning Finial'' is a functional roof object, that can be used as a decoration and a lightning strike prevention. Unlike real-world lightning rods, it is also effective if placed on the ground.
*'''Lightning Rod'''. The ''EZ120v Lightning Finial'' is a functional roof object, that can be used as a decoration and a lightning strike prevention. Unlike real-world lightning rods, it is also effective if placed on the ground.
*'''Large Objects'''. The larger the object, the more likely it is to get hit.
*'''Large Objects'''. The larger the object, the more likely it is to get hit.
*'''Pools and Hot Tubs'''. Sims who are in a pool or hot tub are the frequent targets of lightning strikes. The difference is, only one Sim gets struck in the hot tub, while all Sims in the same pool get electrocuted.
*'''Pools and Hot Tubs'''. Sims who are in a pool or hot tub are the frequent targets of lightning strikes. The difference is, only one Sim gets struck in the hot tub, while all Sims in the same pool get electrocuted. When your sims get struck, drowning animation will play.


Most of the time, fires caused by lightning strikes are extinguished immediately by the rainfall, but in rare situations, the rain stops after the very last lightning strike. In this situation, the fire won't be extinguished. If this happens to a tree, the fire cannot be extinguished, but may disappear if the player saves, exits and reloads the lot. (This appears to be a case of the FX being stuck, rather than the fire itself persisting.)
Most of the time, fires caused by lightning strikes are extinguished immediately by the rainfall, but in rare situations, the rain stops after the very last lightning strike. In this situation, the fire won't be extinguished. If this happens to a tree, the fire cannot be extinguished, but may disappear if the player saves, exits and reloads the lot. (This appears to be a case of the FX being stuck, rather than the fire itself persisting.)

Lightning in The Sims 3 occurs like in The Sims 2, but it less dangerous than The Sims 2. When lightning strikes your Sims, it is treated as death by electrocution. Unlike The Sims 2, your sims cannot be struck in Hot Tub and Pool. Lightning in The Sims 3 also won't cause fire


===The Sims Castaway Stories===
===The Sims Castaway Stories===
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*'''Intensities''': Light and heavy
*'''Intensities''': Light and heavy
*'''Accumulation Levels''': Hail on Ground
*'''Accumulation Levels''': Hail on Ground
[[File:Hail.png|left]]Summer is the only season in which hail occurs. Hail can be light or heavy, and heavy hail can be deadly. When heavy hail falls, Sims react by covering their heads. Light hail doesn't impact Sims' motives, while heavy hail will drain their motives quickly. There is a random chance that, in heavy hail, a hail barrage will fall from the sky and bludgeon Sims outside. Sims who get bludgeoned by this hail barrage will experience a sudden drop in their needs, and, if their needs are low enough, will die. Hail can also damage crops by lowering the quality over time.
[[File:Hail.png|left]]Summer is the only season in which hail occurs. Hail can be light or heavy, and heavy hail can be deadly. When heavy hail falls, Sims react by covering their heads. Light hail doesn't impact Sims' motives, while heavy hail will drain their motives quickly. There is a random chance that, in heavy hail, a hail barrage will fall from the sky and bludgeon Sims outside. Sims who get bludgeoned by this hail barrage will experience a sudden drop in their needs, and, if their needs are low enough, will die. Hail can also damage crops by lowering the quality over time. Sims in The Sims 3 cannot die by hail.


Hail tends to be briefer than other forms of precipitation, but heavy hail may last long enough to accumulate on the ground and on roofs, though it will not build up as snow does. However, unlike real-world hail, even heavy hail will not damage objects that are outdoors.
Hail tends to be briefer than other forms of precipitation, but heavy hail may last long enough to accumulate on the ground and on roofs, though it will not build up as snow does. However, unlike real-world hail, even heavy hail will not damage objects that are outdoors.
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*'''Accumulation Levels''': Snow on Ground
*'''Accumulation Levels''': Snow on Ground
[[File:Snow.png|left]]Snow is primarily a Winter event, though some days in Spring and Fall may get cold enough for brief snow flurries to occur. There are few differences between light and heavy snow, other than how quickly snow will pile up on the ground. There are many activities that can be done in snow, but most activities are only available in heavy accumulation. However, playing in snow will lower Sims' temperature quickly. If they are wearing outerwear, it will still drop, but not as quickly. Snow also attracts [[penguin]]s. Snow on the ground will eventually melt if no more snow falls. Melting snow will leave puddles which behave like rain puddles.
[[File:Snow.png|left]]Snow is primarily a Winter event, though some days in Spring and Fall may get cold enough for brief snow flurries to occur. There are few differences between light and heavy snow, other than how quickly snow will pile up on the ground. There are many activities that can be done in snow, but most activities are only available in heavy accumulation. However, playing in snow will lower Sims' temperature quickly. If they are wearing outerwear, it will still drop, but not as quickly. Snow also attracts [[penguin]]s. Snow on the ground will eventually melt if no more snow falls. Melting snow will leave puddles which behave like rain puddles.

In The Sims 3, staying outside when there are snow for too long without outerwear can cause death by freezing.


===Snow Activities===
===Snow Activities===
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*Sims can build snowmen alone or together. Snowmen, partial or finished, attract penguins.
*Sims can build snowmen alone or together. Snowmen, partial or finished, attract penguins.
*Sims can create snow angels on the ground.
*Sims can create snow angels on the ground.
*If heavy snow falls until morning, there is a chance that [[School#The Sims 2 and The Sims Stories|school]] will be canceled for a snow day. Children and Teens react to it according to their personality (Cheer/Sigh).
*If heavy snow falls until morning, there is a chance that [[School#The Sims 2 and The Sims Stories|school]] will be canceled for a snow day. Children and Teens react to it according to their personality (Cheer/Sigh).{{Vgversion|TS2S}}{{Vgversion|TS3S}}
*Toddlers can play in snow.
*Toddlers can play in snow.
*Toddlers and dogs can eat snow.
*Toddlers and dogs can eat snow.
*Some interactions are disabled outdoors, i.e. Hanging Out, Stargazing, Working Out, Yoga, and Jumping Rope.
*Some interactions are disabled outdoors, i.e. Hanging Out, Stargazing, Working Out, Yoga, and Jumping Rope.
*Snow can damage the quality of crops.
*Snow can damage the quality of crops. But in The Sims 3, crops will become dormant in Winter, thus makes them unable to be damaged by snow
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