Precipitation anomalies in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Precipitation anomalies was 247.57 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in French Polynesia, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
French Polynesia recorded 247.57 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,498.9% on the previous year and up 174.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in French Polynesia peaked at 716.68 millimeters in 1968 and was at its lowest, -644.16 millimeters, in 1955.
That places French Polynesia 20th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | -69.57 millimeters | -537.49 millimeters | 241.56 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -243.97 millimeters | -644.16 millimeters | 293.53 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 119.44 millimeters | -304.84 millimeters | 716.68 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -80.54 millimeters | -485.07 millimeters | 533.39 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -23.63 millimeters | -267.99 millimeters | 191.64 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -132.32 millimeters | -295.36 millimeters | 472.03 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.36 millimeters | -269.28 millimeters | 434.86 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 110.16 millimeters | -518.06 millimeters | 441.21 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.82 millimeters | -297.17 millimeters | 333.72 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More reference data data for French Polynesia
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.0591 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2816 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1752 °C (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2694 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.0302 °C (2025)
- Annual precipitation 1,828 millimeters (2025)
- Share of men who are overweight or obese 75.1% (2024)
- Share of adults who are overweight or obese 73.7% (2024)
- Share of men and women expected to survive to the age of 65 95.4% (2024)
- Share of adults who are obese 49.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in French Polynesia?
- Precipitation anomalies in French Polynesia was 247.57 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 French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 716.68 millimeters in 1968.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was -644.16 millimeters in 1955.
- How does French Polynesia rank for precipitation anomalies?
- French Polynesia ranks 20th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 86 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).
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.