South Korea: Precipitation

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 South Korea

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 1,274
 Year 2021
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1961 - 2021
 Average 1,274
 Min - Max 1,274 - 1,274
 Source FAO
The latest value from 2021 is 1274 mm per year, unchanged from 1274 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 South Korea from 1961 to 2021 is 1274 mm per year. The minimum value, 1274 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 1274 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
South Korea - Precipitation - Recent values chart

Historical series
South Korea - 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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