Precipitation anomalies in Guyana

Guyana: Precipitation anomalies was 313.54 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
313.54 millimeters
Change on year
up 498.2%
World rank
12th
of 192 countries
All-time high
754.83 millimeters
in 2021
All-time low
-668.19 millimeters
in 1965
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Guyana, 1940–2025

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Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

Guyana recorded 313.54 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 498.2% on the previous year and up 317.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Guyana peaked at 754.83 millimeters in 2021 and was at its lowest, -668.19 millimeters, in 1965.

Guyana ranks 12th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 44.22 millimeters -474.35 millimeters 711.28 millimeters 10
1950s -11.42 millimeters -444.34 millimeters 391.36 millimeters 10
1960s -189.49 millimeters -668.19 millimeters 185.71 millimeters 10
1970s -21.78 millimeters -203.76 millimeters 209.47 millimeters 10
1980s -123.28 millimeters -351.05 millimeters 195.9 millimeters 10
1990s -181.43 millimeters -471.33 millimeters 74.82 millimeters 10
2000s -12.4 millimeters -385.19 millimeters 242 millimeters 10
2010s 188.16 millimeters -143.88 millimeters 385.79 millimeters 10
2020s 289.19 millimeters -115.78 millimeters 754.83 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Guyana

  1. 9 Vietnam 350.35 millimeters compare
  2. 10 Panama 328.24 millimeters compare
  3. 11 East Timor 317.16 millimeters compare
  4. 13 Sri Lanka 310.74 millimeters compare
  5. 14 Solomon Islands 308.27 millimeters compare
  6. 15 Guinea-Bissau 300.08 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Guyana?
Precipitation anomalies in Guyana was 313.54 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 Guyana?
The highest recorded value was 754.83 millimeters in 2021.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Guyana?
The lowest recorded value was -668.19 millimeters in 1965.
How does Guyana rank for precipitation anomalies?
Guyana ranks 12th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Guyana?
Over the last ten years it is up 317.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guyana 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

Indicator
Precipitation anomalies
Unit
millimeters
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 16,512 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.