Precipitation anomalies in Paraguay

Paraguay: Precipitation anomalies was -172.7 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-172.7 millimeters
Change on year
up 62.1%
World rank
172nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
892.8 millimeters
in 1946
All-time low
-717.08 millimeters
in 1943
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Paraguay, 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

In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Paraguay stood at -172.7 millimeters.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 62.1% on the previous year and down 158.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Paraguay peaked at 892.8 millimeters in 1946 and was at its lowest, -717.08 millimeters, in 1943.

Paraguay ranks 172nd of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 230.84 millimeters -717.08 millimeters 892.8 millimeters 10
1950s 223 millimeters -27.86 millimeters 468.95 millimeters 10
1960s -83.18 millimeters -254.96 millimeters 177.94 millimeters 10
1970s -17.33 millimeters -305.33 millimeters 214.68 millimeters 10
1980s 194.9 millimeters -62.23 millimeters 449.31 millimeters 10
1990s 185.88 millimeters -92.51 millimeters 447.76 millimeters 10
2000s -86.26 millimeters -204.04 millimeters 101.8 millimeters 10
2010s -21.95 millimeters -169.81 millimeters 293.98 millimeters 10
2020s -338.03 millimeters -455.93 millimeters -172.7 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Paraguay

  1. 169 Bangladesh -166.25 millimeters compare
  2. 170 Lebanon -167.78 millimeters compare
  3. 171 Armenia -168.66 millimeters compare
  4. 173 Ethiopia -173.19 millimeters compare
  5. 174 Brazil -175.2 millimeters compare
  6. 175 Bosnia and Herzegovina -179.11 millimeters compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Paraguay?
Precipitation anomalies in Paraguay was -172.7 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 Paraguay?
The highest recorded value was 892.8 millimeters in 1946.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Paraguay?
The lowest recorded value was -717.08 millimeters in 1943.
How does Paraguay rank for precipitation anomalies?
Paraguay ranks 172nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Paraguay?
Over the last ten years it is down 158.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Paraguay 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.