Precipitation anomalies in Chile
Chile: Precipitation anomalies was -72.48 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Chile, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
Chile recorded -72.48 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
That represents a change of up 25.9% on the previous year and down 277.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Chile peaked at 232.32 millimeters in 1980 and was at its lowest, -328.59 millimeters, in 2016.
That places Chile 118th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | -9.53 millimeters | -281.39 millimeters | 227.09 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -14.65 millimeters | -205.95 millimeters | 141.56 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -123.98 millimeters | -324.67 millimeters | 62.8 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -42.13 millimeters | -161.19 millimeters | 176.84 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 52.09 millimeters | -155.84 millimeters | 232.32 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -24.14 millimeters | -175.01 millimeters | 118.82 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.85 millimeters | -127.74 millimeters | 164.5 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.52 millimeters | -328.59 millimeters | 209.62 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -79.94 millimeters | -218.85 millimeters | 41.05 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 115 Turkmenistan -60.81 millimeters compare
- 116 Angola -65.61 millimeters compare
- 117 Burkina Faso -67.27 millimeters compare
- 119 Switzerland -73.38 millimeters compare
- 120 Bulgaria -73.48 millimeters compare
- 121 Antigua and Barbuda -73.73 millimeters compare
More reference data data for Chile
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.21 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.32 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5729 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2404 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Chile?
- Precipitation anomalies in Chile was -72.48 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 232.32 millimeters in 1980.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was -328.59 millimeters in 2016.
- How does Chile rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Chile ranks 118th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 277.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.