Guyana: Precipitation

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 Guyana

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 2,387
 Year 2020
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1962 - 2020
 Average 2,387
 Min - Max 2,387 - 2,387
 Source FAO
The latest value from 2020 is 2387 mm per year, unchanged from 2387 mm per year in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 1168 mm per year, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Guyana from 1962 to 2020 is 2387 mm per year. The minimum value, 2387 mm per year, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 2387 mm per year was recorded in 1962. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Guyana - Precipitation - Recent values chart

Historical series
Guyana - Precipitation - historical chart - 1962-2020




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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