Annual precipitation in Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: Annual precipitation was 569.37 millimeters in 2025. ▬ Flat
Annual precipitation in Cayman Islands, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual precipitation in Cayman Islands is 569.37 millimeters, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 53.1% on the previous year and down 21.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation in Cayman Islands peaked at 1,418 millimeters in 2002 and was at its lowest, 541.37 millimeters, in 1956.
That places Cayman Islands 147th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 890.11 millimeters | 645.36 millimeters | 1,337 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 912.43 millimeters | 541.37 millimeters | 1,131 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 1,080 millimeters | 751.14 millimeters | 1,350 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,038 millimeters | 749.81 millimeters | 1,230 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 857.6 millimeters | 615.93 millimeters | 1,121 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 882.93 millimeters | 666.9 millimeters | 1,169 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,005 millimeters | 621.93 millimeters | 1,418 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 922.42 millimeters | 725.33 millimeters | 1,195 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 915.18 millimeters | 569.37 millimeters | 1,322 millimeters | 6 |
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More reference data data for Cayman Islands
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.359 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4176 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8137 °C (2026)
- Precipitation anomalies -379.98 millimeters (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9854 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9461 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 102.94 2010 = 100 (2016)
- Foreign aid received by income group -2.75 million constant 2024 US$ (1996)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations -2.75 million constant 2024 US$ (1996)
- Foreign aid received -2.75 million constant 2024 US$ (1996)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation in Cayman Islands?
- Annual precipitation in Cayman Islands was 569.37 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual precipitation recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 1,418 millimeters in 2002.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 541.37 millimeters in 1956.
- How does Cayman Islands rank for annual precipitation?
- Cayman Islands ranks 147th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation rising or falling in Cayman Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cayman Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual precipitation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total annual precipitation—rain and snow—calculated as the sum of daily averages, reported as the depth of water falling to Earth's surface, excluding fog and dew.