Precipitation anomalies in Jamaica
Jamaica: Precipitation anomalies was 62.28 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica stood at 62.28 millimeters.
That represents a change of down 76.8% on the previous year and up 120.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Jamaica peaked at 442.77 millimeters in 2005 and was at its lowest, -348.73 millimeters, in 1967.
That places Jamaica 51st 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 | 82.27 millimeters | -181.28 millimeters | 416.92 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -9.85 millimeters | -125.29 millimeters | 82.2 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 21.94 millimeters | -348.73 millimeters | 393.3 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.21 millimeters | -262.47 millimeters | 229.4 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -23.73 millimeters | -238.96 millimeters | 262.9 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -49.73 millimeters | -247.93 millimeters | 124.67 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 63.39 millimeters | -171.88 millimeters | 442.77 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -11.32 millimeters | -302.36 millimeters | 359.42 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.79 millimeters | -149.82 millimeters | 268.18 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Jamaica?
- Precipitation anomalies in Jamaica was 62.28 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 442.77 millimeters in 2005.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -348.73 millimeters in 1967.
- How does Jamaica rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Jamaica ranks 51st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.