Precipitation anomalies in Peru

Peru: Precipitation anomalies was 207.15 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
207.15 millimeters
Change on year
up 199.3%
World rank
24th
of 192 countries
All-time high
747.51 millimeters
in 1941
All-time low
-434.84 millimeters
in 1948
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Peru, 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

The most recent figure for precipitation anomalies in Peru is 207.15 millimeters, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 199.3% on the previous year and up 95.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Peru peaked at 747.51 millimeters in 1941 and was at its lowest, -434.84 millimeters, in 1948.

Peru ranks 24th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 34.32 millimeters -434.84 millimeters 747.51 millimeters 10
1950s 1.12 millimeters -152.81 millimeters 147.24 millimeters 10
1960s -248.46 millimeters -399.02 millimeters -70.6 millimeters 10
1970s -47.21 millimeters -267.38 millimeters 141.8 millimeters 10
1980s 88.52 millimeters -215.17 millimeters 234.91 millimeters 10
1990s 50.38 millimeters -105.12 millimeters 312.46 millimeters 10
2000s -76.9 millimeters -252.2 millimeters 132.24 millimeters 10
2010s 50.67 millimeters -217.86 millimeters 205.79 millimeters 10
2020s -48.99 millimeters -208.66 millimeters 207.15 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Peru

  1. 21 Botswana 240.02 millimeters compare
  2. 22 India 219.26 millimeters compare
  3. 23 Mozambique 216.6 millimeters compare
  4. 25 Zimbabwe 206 millimeters compare
  5. 26 Malawi 205.19 millimeters compare
  6. 27 Papua New Guinea 200.94 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Peru?
Precipitation anomalies in Peru was 207.15 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 Peru?
The highest recorded value was 747.51 millimeters in 1941.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was -434.84 millimeters in 1948.
How does Peru rank for precipitation anomalies?
Peru ranks 24th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is up 95.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru 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.