What type of rain is associated with a warm front?

Rain associated with a warm front typically occurs as a result of warm, moist air rising over cooler, denser air. This process leads to cloud formation and precipitation over a broad area. As the warm air gradually rises and cools, it condenses to form clouds, resulting in steady and often prolonged rainfall that can cover an extensive region.

Characteristic features of rain from warm fronts include its relatively gentle nature and the likelihood that it will last for an extended period compared to other types of rainfall, like thunderstorms associated with cold fronts. While the intensity can vary, it generally does not reach the heavy, localized characteristics seen with convection-driven storms, making this type of rain distinct from others such as those seen in thunderstorms or heavy isolated showers often linked with other weather systems.