Mali: Precipitation

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 Mali

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 282
 Year 2020
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1961 - 2020
 Average 282
 Min - Max 282 - 282
 Source FAO
The latest value from 2020 is 282 mm per year, unchanged from 282 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 Mali from 1961 to 2020 is 282 mm per year. The minimum value, 282 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 282 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
Mali - Precipitation - Recent values chart

Historical series
Mali - Precipitation - historical chart - 1961-2020




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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