The article explores different aspects of daily precipitation, focusing on how much rain falls, how often it falls, and how variable it is. By analyzing two datasets, the researchers found that the most frequent rain rates are similar to total rainfall amounts, but the variability of precipitation accumulation varies inversely with rain frequency. They also discovered that the rate at which the most rain falls differs across regions and seasons. The study highlights differences between the two datasets used and emphasizes the importance of accurate observational data for evaluating climate models.