Precipitation anomalies in Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: Precipitation anomalies was -379.98 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies 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
In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Cayman Islands stood at -379.98 millimeters.
The figure is down 243.2% on the previous year and down 69.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Cayman Islands peaked at 468.34 millimeters in 2002 and was at its lowest, -407.98 millimeters, in 1956.
Cayman Islands ranks 188th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -59.24 millimeters | -303.98 millimeters | 387.86 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -36.91 millimeters | -407.98 millimeters | 181.93 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 130.34 millimeters | -198.2 millimeters | 400.29 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 88.6 millimeters | -199.53 millimeters | 280.32 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -91.74 millimeters | -333.41 millimeters | 171.25 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -66.42 millimeters | -282.44 millimeters | 219.62 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.07 millimeters | -327.41 millimeters | 468.34 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -26.92 millimeters | -224.02 millimeters | 245.68 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -34.16 millimeters | -379.98 millimeters | 372.6 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cayman Islands
- 185 Togo -302.47 millimeters compare
- 186 South Sudan -323.89 millimeters compare
- 187 Central African Republic -338.41 millimeters compare
- 189 Comoros -383 millimeters compare
- 190 Seychelles -410.08 millimeters compare
- 191 Sao Tome and Principe -450.39 millimeters compare
More reference data data for Cayman Islands
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.359 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8137 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4176 °C (2026)
- Consumer price index 102.94 2010 = 100 (2016)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9461 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9854 °C (2025)
- Annual precipitation 569.37 millimeters (2025)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 340,471 constant 2024 US$ (1996)
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture 90 metric tons (2024)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations -2.75 million constant 2024 US$ (1996)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Cayman Islands?
- Precipitation anomalies in Cayman Islands was -379.98 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 precipitation anomalies recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 468.34 millimeters in 2002.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -407.98 millimeters in 1956.
- How does Cayman Islands rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Cayman Islands ranks 188th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Cayman Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 Precipitation anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.