This study examined the relationship between annual precipitation and wildfires in California from 1959-2013. The researchers found a weak negative correlation between precipitation and total wildfires statewide, with precipitation explaining only 0.6% of the variance in wildfire counts. Similarly, there was a weak positive correlation between precipitation and total acres burned in Southern California, with precipitation explaining only 0.47% of the variance. Overall, the study found no strong correlation between precipitation and either wildfire counts or acres burned statewide or in Southern California. The researchers suggest focusing future studies on smaller geographic areas or additional variables that could influence wildfires.