Precipitation anomalies in Venezuela

Venezuela: Precipitation anomalies was -23.46 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-23.46 millimeters
Change on year
up 92.7%
World rank
99th
of 192 countries
All-time high
474.25 millimeters
in 2010
All-time low
-465.39 millimeters
in 1957
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Venezuela, 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

Venezuela recorded -23.46 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.

That represents a change of up 92.7% on the previous year and up 91.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Venezuela peaked at 474.25 millimeters in 2010 and was at its lowest, -465.39 millimeters, in 1957.

That places Venezuela 99th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -13.19 millimeters -456.19 millimeters 465.63 millimeters 10
1950s -146.21 millimeters -465.39 millimeters 108.49 millimeters 10
1960s -66.51 millimeters -290.26 millimeters 215.56 millimeters 10
1970s 44.61 millimeters -166.28 millimeters 161.98 millimeters 10
1980s -37.11 millimeters -174.99 millimeters 133.26 millimeters 10
1990s -27.56 millimeters -334.05 millimeters 164.3 millimeters 10
2000s -0.1384 millimeters -318.81 millimeters 190.44 millimeters 10
2010s 61.41 millimeters -268.25 millimeters 474.25 millimeters 10
2020s -138.56 millimeters -412.47 millimeters 64.48 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Venezuela

  1. 96 Anguilla -18.76 millimeters compare
  2. 97 Oman -20.65 millimeters compare
  3. 98 Kazakhstan -21.38 millimeters compare
  4. 100 Bahrain -24.17 millimeters compare
  5. 101 South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands -25.01 millimeters compare
  6. 102 Kuwait -27.42 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Venezuela?
Precipitation anomalies in Venezuela was -23.46 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 Venezuela?
The highest recorded value was 474.25 millimeters in 2010.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Venezuela?
The lowest recorded value was -465.39 millimeters in 1957.
How does Venezuela rank for precipitation anomalies?
Venezuela ranks 99th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Venezuela?
Over the last ten years it is up 91.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela 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.