Precipitation anomalies in Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands: Precipitation anomalies was 308.27 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
308.27 millimeters
Change on year
down 45.4%
World rank
14th
of 192 countries
All-time high
1,299 millimeters
in 1944
All-time low
-1,230 millimeters
in 1997
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Solomon Islands, 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

Solomon Islands recorded 308.27 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.4% on the previous year and up 13.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Solomon Islands peaked at 1,299 millimeters in 1944 and was at its lowest, -1,230 millimeters, in 1997.

That places Solomon Islands 14th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -23.16 millimeters -650.34 millimeters 1,299 millimeters 10
1950s -176.1 millimeters -702.74 millimeters 652.5 millimeters 10
1960s -91.59 millimeters -515.58 millimeters 374.27 millimeters 10
1970s -333.4 millimeters -847.66 millimeters 106.14 millimeters 10
1980s -468.24 millimeters -908.32 millimeters -115.06 millimeters 10
1990s -464.33 millimeters -1,230 millimeters -49.23 millimeters 10
2000s 67.93 millimeters -351.25 millimeters 569.05 millimeters 10
2010s 310.19 millimeters -352.14 millimeters 661.66 millimeters 10
2020s 429.84 millimeters -280.83 millimeters 888.53 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Solomon Islands

  1. 11 East Timor 317.16 millimeters compare
  2. 12 Guyana 313.54 millimeters compare
  3. 13 Sri Lanka 310.74 millimeters compare
  4. 15 Guinea-Bissau 300.08 millimeters compare
  5. 16 Lesotho 284.94 millimeters compare
  6. 17 Fiji 263.96 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Solomon Islands?
Precipitation anomalies in Solomon Islands was 308.27 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 Solomon Islands?
The highest recorded value was 1,299 millimeters in 1944.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Solomon Islands?
The lowest recorded value was -1,230 millimeters in 1997.
How does Solomon Islands rank for precipitation anomalies?
Solomon Islands ranks 14th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Solomon Islands 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.