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.
Rainfall totals vary widely across Scotlandâ the western highlands of Scotland is one of the wettest places in Europe with annual rainfall up to 4,577 mm (180.2 in).