Precipitation anomalies in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Precipitation anomalies was 9.32 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Puerto Rico, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded 9.32 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
That represents a change of down 96.4% on the previous year and up 103.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Puerto Rico peaked at 535.16 millimeters in 1979 and was at its lowest, -397.26 millimeters, in 1967.
That places Puerto Rico 71st 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 | 151.43 millimeters | -216.79 millimeters | 484.98 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -73.93 millimeters | -283.57 millimeters | 82.52 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -171.64 millimeters | -397.26 millimeters | 28.19 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -24.61 millimeters | -275.51 millimeters | 535.16 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 33.96 millimeters | -150.31 millimeters | 276.45 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -37.14 millimeters | -281.75 millimeters | 328.06 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -20.65 millimeters | -263.55 millimeters | 405.16 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.84 millimeters | -284.68 millimeters | 360.31 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.49 millimeters | -213.9 millimeters | 260.53 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
More reference data data for Puerto Rico
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2752 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.7164 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4659 °C (2026)
- Free country 2 (2015)
- Civil liberties rating 1 (2015)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.4424 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3803 °C (2025)
- Annual precipitation 1,133 millimeters (2025)
- Milk production 221,073 tonnes (2024)
- Share of men who are overweight or obese 71.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Puerto Rico?
- Precipitation anomalies in Puerto Rico was 9.32 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 Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 535.16 millimeters in 1979.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was -397.26 millimeters in 1967.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Puerto Rico ranks 71st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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.