Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in United States of America

United States of America: Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate was -162.98 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-162.98 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 151.9%
World rank
143rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
672.26 % change on previous year
in 1982
All-time low
-791.35 % change on previous year
in 1960
Years of data
80
1941–2025

Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in United States of America, 1941–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in United States of America is -162.98 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 151.9% on the previous year and down 172.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in United States of America peaked at 672.26 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -791.35 % change on previous year, in 1960.

That places United States of America 143rd 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.

Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in United States of America, year by year

Annual values for Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in United States of America, 1941 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1941 -21.58 % change on previous year
1942 -9.2 % change on previous year -57.3%
1943 -70.18 % change on previous year +662.5%
1944 80.44 % change on previous year -214.6%
1945 332.76 % change on previous year +313.7%
1946 -100.65 % change on previous year -130.2%
1948 64.03 % change on previous year -163.6%
1949 81.45 % change on previous year +27.2%
1950 -323.22 % change on previous year -496.8%
1951 296.95 % change on previous year -191.9%
1952 -513.87 % change on previous year -273.0%
1953 31.68 % change on previous year -106.2%
1954 -92.82 % change on previous year -392.9%
1955 39.34 % change on previous year -142.4%
1956 -72.82 % change on previous year -285.1%
1957 135.26 % change on previous year -285.8%
1958 -230.02 % change on previous year -270.1%
1959 91.49 % change on previous year -139.8%
1960 -791.35 % change on previous year -965.0%
1961 107.21 % change on previous year -113.5%
1963 -23.92 % change on previous year -122.3%
1964 58.73 % change on previous year -345.6%
1965 -3.73 % change on previous year -106.4%
1966 -167.41 % change on previous year +4385.9%
1967 59.78 % change on previous year -135.7%
1968 -45.91 % change on previous year -176.8%
1969 9.62 % change on previous year -121.0%
1970 4.89 % change on previous year -49.2%
1971 2.13 % change on previous year -56.4%
1972 53.27 % change on previous year +2399.9%
1973 346.09 % change on previous year +549.7%
1974 -158.41 % change on previous year -145.8%
1975 108.97 % change on previous year -168.8%
1977 96.38 % change on previous year -11.6%
1978 -156.1 % change on previous year -262.0%
1979 408.23 % change on previous year -361.5%
1980 -155.22 % change on previous year -138.0%
1981 181.64 % change on previous year -217.0%
1982 672.26 % change on previous year +270.1%
1983 -1.67 % change on previous year -100.2%
1984 -64.99 % change on previous year +3780.5%
1985 8.78 % change on previous year -113.5%
1986 37.18 % change on previous year +323.4%
1987 -86.94 % change on previous year -333.9%
1989 79.46 % change on previous year -191.4%
1990 429.18 % change on previous year +440.1%
1991 10.17 % change on previous year -97.6%
1992 -51.26 % change on previous year -604.2%
1993 238.88 % change on previous year -566.0%
1994 -81.74 % change on previous year -134.2%
1995 145.44 % change on previous year -277.9%
1996 28.44 % change on previous year -80.4%
1997 -69.89 % change on previous year -345.8%
1998 320.73 % change on previous year -558.9%
1999 -212.04 % change on previous year -166.1%
2000 9.69 % change on previous year -104.6%
2001 1.58 % change on previous year -83.7%
2002 21.88 % change on previous year +1285.5%
2003 48.51 % change on previous year +121.7%
2004 227.21 % change on previous year +368.4%
2005 -225 % change on previous year -199.0%
2006 -8.46 % change on previous year -96.2%
2007 -98.11 % change on previous year +1059.0%
2008 85.29 % change on previous year -186.9%
2009 186.92 % change on previous year +119.2%
2010 -359 % change on previous year -292.1%
2011 -13.66 % change on previous year -96.2%
2012 -247.13 % change on previous year +1709.0%
2013 82.69 % change on previous year -133.5%
2014 -80.68 % change on previous year -197.6%
2015 223.69 % change on previous year -377.2%
2016 -107.39 % change on previous year -148.0%
2018 121.03 % change on previous year -212.7%
2019 15.01 % change on previous year -87.6%
2020 -114.37 % change on previous year -861.9%
2021 134.9 % change on previous year -217.9%
2022 -682.52 % change on previous year -605.9%
2023 56.5 % change on previous year -108.3%
2024 313.78 % change on previous year +455.4%
2025 -162.98 % change on previous year -151.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 44.63 % change on previous year -100.65 % change on previous year 332.76 % change on previous year 8
1950s -63.8 % change on previous year -513.87 % change on previous year 296.95 % change on previous year 10
1960s -88.55 % change on previous year -791.35 % change on previous year 107.21 % change on previous year 9
1970s 78.38 % change on previous year -158.41 % change on previous year 408.23 % change on previous year 9
1980s 74.5 % change on previous year -155.22 % change on previous year 672.26 % change on previous year 9
1990s 75.79 % change on previous year -212.04 % change on previous year 429.18 % change on previous year 10
2000s 24.95 % change on previous year -225 % change on previous year 227.21 % change on previous year 10
2010s -40.6 % change on previous year -359 % change on previous year 223.69 % change on previous year 9
2020s -75.78 % change on previous year -682.52 % change on previous year 313.78 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near United States of America

  1. 140 Burundi -152.61 % change on previous year compare
  2. 141 Seychelles -152.64 % change on previous year compare
  3. 142 Belgium -155.95 % change on previous year compare
  4. 144 Oman -163.09 % change on previous year compare
  5. 145 Antigua and Barbuda -163.34 % change on previous year compare
  6. 146 Japan -165.86 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in United States of America?
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in United States of America was -162.98 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in United States of America?
The highest recorded value was 672.26 % change on previous year in 1982.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in United States of America?
The lowest recorded value was -791.35 % change on previous year in 1960.
How does United States of America rank for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate?
United States of America ranks 143rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate rising or falling in United States of America?
Over the last ten years it is down 172.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States of America data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Precipitation anomalies. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
192 places, 15,368 data points, 1941–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Precipitation anomalies. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.