With Average Annual Rainfall As High As 12,000 Mm (470 In) In Some Areas, Meghalaya Is The Wettest Place On Earth. The Western Part Of The Plateau, Comprising The Garo Hills Region With Lower Elevations, Experiences High Temperatures For Most Of The Year. The Shillong Area, With The Highest Elevations, Experiences Generally Low Temperatures. The Maximum Temperature In This Region Rarely Goes Beyond 28 °C (82 °F), Whereas Sub-Zero Winter Temperatures Are Common.