United Kingdom: Precipitation

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 United Kingdom

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 1,220
 Year 2021
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1961 - 2021
 Average 1,220
 Min - Max 1,220 - 1,220
 Source FAO
The latest value from 2021 is 1220 mm per year, unchanged from 1220 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 the United Kingdom from 1961 to 2021 is 1220 mm per year. The minimum value, 1220 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 1220 mm per year was recorded in 1961. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
United Kingdom - Precipitation - Recent values chart

Historical series
United Kingdom - 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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