Precipitation anomalies in Peru
Peru: Precipitation anomalies was 207.15 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Peru, 1940–2025
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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
The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.