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What are chances of rain vs What are chances of raining

Both phrases are almost correct, but the more common and natural way to ask about the likelihood of rain is 'What are the chances of rain?' The phrase 'What are the chances of raining?' is not incorrect, but it is less commonly used in this context.

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What are chances of rain

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about the likelihood of rain.

This phrase is used to ask about the probability or likelihood of rain occurring in the future.

Examples:

  • What are the chances of rain tomorrow?
  • Do you know what the chances of rain are for this weekend?
  • I wonder what the chances of rain are for the picnic.
  • The weather forecast will tell us the chances of rain.
  • Can you check the chances of rain for the outdoor event?
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  • Jul 30, 2015 ... What are chances of rain in punjab. GAURAV July 29, 2015 at 12:42 AM. Is there any chance of heavy rain in Jaipur? Nitish July 28, 2015 at ...
  • Jul 28, 2012 ... sania says: August 4, 2012 at 1:23 pm. what are chances of rain in august in mirpur khas and sanghar division , normal below normal or poor.
  • ... Khan Mosam ka tazatarin khabar kia hain? July 14 at 10:22am. Remove. Remove. Ata Ul Rehman Gondal What are chances of rain in balai Punjab today ?

Alternatives:

  • What is the likelihood of rain?
  • What is the probability of rain?
  • What are the odds of rain?
  • What are the chances of precipitation?
  • Is there a possibility of rain?

What are chances of raining

This phrase is also correct, but less commonly used in this context.

This phrase can be used to ask about the likelihood of rain, but it is less common than 'What are the chances of rain?'

Examples:

  • What are the chances of raining tomorrow?
  • Do you know what the chances of raining are for this weekend?
  • I wonder what the chances of raining are for the picnic.
  • The weather forecast will tell us the chances of raining.
  • Can you check the chances of raining for the outdoor event?
  • What are chances of raining on Friday 17th of June , we might play. 2Like · Comment · Share. Top Comments. View all 2 comments. AlanandMarietta Ouellette.

Alternatives:

  • What is the likelihood of raining?
  • What is the probability of raining?
  • What are the odds of raining?
  • What are the chances of precipitation?
  • Is there a possibility of raining?

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