Precipitation anomalies in Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands: Precipitation anomalies was 60.29 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Falkland 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 precipitation anomalies in Falkland Islands is 60.29 millimeters, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 14.4% on the previous year and up 93.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Falkland Islands peaked at 173.79 millimeters in 1980 and was at its lowest, -159.36 millimeters, in 2016.
That places Falkland Islands 52nd 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 | 66.06 millimeters | -4.67 millimeters | 165.31 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 49.01 millimeters | -54.32 millimeters | 150.39 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -33.18 millimeters | -117.55 millimeters | 84.65 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 15.81 millimeters | -15.92 millimeters | 75.45 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.22 millimeters | -75.74 millimeters | 173.79 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -9.78 millimeters | -71.86 millimeters | 104.54 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.51 millimeters | -139.36 millimeters | 140.38 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -14.11 millimeters | -159.36 millimeters | 85.64 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -35.59 millimeters | -154.18 millimeters | 60.29 millimeters | 6 |
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More reference data data for Falkland Islands
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.7062 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.1045 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.07 °C (2026)
- Annual precipitation 681.54 millimeters (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2225 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6702 °C (2025)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.69 live births per woman (2023)
- Share of land used for permanent meadows and pastures 93.19 percent (2023)
- Area of permanent meadows and pastures 1.13 million hectares (2023)
- Average age of mothers at childbirth 30.43 years (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Falkland Islands?
- Precipitation anomalies in Falkland Islands was 60.29 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 Falkland Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 173.79 millimeters in 1980.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Falkland Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -159.36 millimeters in 2016.
- How does Falkland Islands rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Falkland Islands ranks 52nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Falkland Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Falkland 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.