Australia: Precipitation

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 Australia

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 534
 Year 2021
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1961 - 2021
 Average 534
 Min - Max 534 - 534
 Source FAO
The latest value from 2021 is 534 mm per year, unchanged from 534 mm per year in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 1168 mm per year, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1961 to 2021 is 534 mm per year. The minimum value, 534 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 534 mm per year was recorded in 1961. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Australia - Precipitation - Recent values chart

Historical series
Australia - Precipitation - historical chart - 1961-2021




Definition: Average precipitation is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid.

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