Malta: Precipitation

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 Malta

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 560
 Year 2022
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 560
 Min - Max 560 - 560
 Source FAO
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The latest value from 2022 is 560 mm per year, unchanged from 560 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 Malta from 1961 to 2022 is 560 mm per year. The minimum value, 560 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 560 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 Malta: Precipitation
 2022 560
 2021 560
 2020 560
 2019 560
 2018 560
 2017 560
 2016 560
 2015 560




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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