Dominican Republic: Precipitation

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 Dominican Republic

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 1,410
 Year 2022
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 1,410
 Min - Max 1,410 - 1,410
 Source FAO
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The latest value from 2022 is 1410 mm per year, unchanged from 1410 mm per year in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 1176 mm per year, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from 1961 to 2022 is 1410 mm per year. The minimum value, 1410 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 1410 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 values Dominican Republic: Precipitation
 2022 1,410
 2021 1,410
 2020 1,410
 2019 1,410
 2018 1,410
 2017 1,410
 2016 1,410
 2015 1,410




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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