Precipitation anomalies in Mexico
Mexico: Precipitation anomalies was -13.54 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Mexico, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
Mexico recorded -13.54 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
That represents a change of up 57.2% on the previous year and down 119.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Mexico peaked at 222.18 millimeters in 1984 and was at its lowest, -241.49 millimeters, in 1962.
Mexico ranks 89th of 192 countries on this measure, 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 | -68.74 millimeters | -142.51 millimeters | 11.2 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -100.69 millimeters | -215.28 millimeters | 46.96 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -134.03 millimeters | -241.49 millimeters | -64.9 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -33.36 millimeters | -123.98 millimeters | 86.77 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 63.76 millimeters | -47.32 millimeters | 222.18 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.97 millimeters | -99.41 millimeters | 122.27 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -30.52 millimeters | -90.12 millimeters | 87.23 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.6 millimeters | -102.85 millimeters | 153.53 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -53.28 millimeters | -193.29 millimeters | 10.39 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 86 Mali -11.62 millimeters compare
- 87 Saudi Arabia -12.52 millimeters compare
- 88 Mauritania -13.11 millimeters compare
- 90 Greece -13.63 millimeters compare
- 91 Faroe Islands -14.26 millimeters compare
- 92 Niger -15.37 millimeters compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Mexico?
- Precipitation anomalies in Mexico was -13.54 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 222.18 millimeters in 1984.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was -241.49 millimeters in 1962.
- How does Mexico rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Mexico ranks 89th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 119.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.