Precipitation anomalies in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Precipitation anomalies was 247.57 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
247.57 millimeters
Change on year
up 1,498.9%
World rank
20th
of 192 countries
All-time high
716.68 millimeters
in 1968
All-time low
-644.16 millimeters
in 1955
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in French Polynesia, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
French Polynesia recorded 247.57 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,498.9% on the previous year and up 174.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in French Polynesia peaked at 716.68 millimeters in 1968 and was at its lowest, -644.16 millimeters, in 1955.
That places French Polynesia 20th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Precipitation anomalies in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 241.56 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | 113.51 millimeters | -53.0% |
| 1942 | 73.81 millimeters | -35.0% |
| 1943 | 200.74 millimeters | +172.0% |
| 1944 | 184.75 millimeters | -8.0% |
| 1945 | -537.49 millimeters | -390.9% |
| 1946 | -208.96 millimeters | -61.1% |
| 1947 | -65.9 millimeters | -68.5% |
| 1948 | -309.63 millimeters | +369.9% |
| 1949 | -388.06 millimeters | +25.3% |
| 1950 | -260.87 millimeters | -32.8% |
| 1951 | -346.56 millimeters | +32.9% |
| 1952 | 23.85 millimeters | -106.9% |
| 1953 | -10.17 millimeters | -142.6% |
| 1954 | -421.64 millimeters | +4047.8% |
| 1955 | -644.16 millimeters | +52.8% |
| 1956 | -519.46 millimeters | -19.4% |
| 1957 | -365.93 millimeters | -29.6% |
| 1958 | 293.53 millimeters | -180.2% |
| 1959 | -188.34 millimeters | -164.2% |
| 1960 | -145.04 millimeters | -23.0% |
| 1961 | 64.85 millimeters | -144.7% |
| 1962 | -9.83 millimeters | -115.2% |
| 1963 | -202.69 millimeters | +1960.9% |
| 1964 | -304.84 millimeters | +50.4% |
| 1965 | -4.42 millimeters | -98.6% |
| 1966 | 57.16 millimeters | -1394.4% |
| 1967 | 420.13 millimeters | +635.1% |
| 1968 | 716.68 millimeters | +70.6% |
| 1969 | 602.38 millimeters | -15.9% |
| 1970 | 533.39 millimeters | -11.5% |
| 1971 | 176.03 millimeters | -67.0% |
| 1972 | -229 millimeters | -230.1% |
| 1973 | -125.98 millimeters | -45.0% |
| 1974 | 83.05 millimeters | -165.9% |
| 1975 | -405.89 millimeters | -588.7% |
| 1976 | -485.07 millimeters | +19.5% |
| 1977 | -68.05 millimeters | -86.0% |
| 1978 | -302.02 millimeters | +343.8% |
| 1979 | 18.09 millimeters | -106.0% |
| 1980 | 122.55 millimeters | +577.6% |
| 1981 | 137.4 millimeters | +12.1% |
| 1982 | -22.73 millimeters | -116.5% |
| 1983 | 191.64 millimeters | -943.0% |
| 1984 | 140.71 millimeters | -26.6% |
| 1985 | -84.61 millimeters | -160.1% |
| 1986 | -209.31 millimeters | +147.4% |
| 1987 | -35.83 millimeters | -82.9% |
| 1988 | -208.16 millimeters | +481.0% |
| 1989 | -267.99 millimeters | +28.7% |
| 1990 | -239.14 millimeters | -10.8% |
| 1991 | -257.29 millimeters | +7.6% |
| 1992 | -161.46 millimeters | -37.2% |
| 1993 | -237.54 millimeters | +47.1% |
| 1994 | -47.45 millimeters | -80.0% |
| 1995 | -92.34 millimeters | +94.6% |
| 1996 | -229.43 millimeters | +148.5% |
| 1997 | -235.24 millimeters | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 472.03 millimeters | -300.7% |
| 1999 | -295.36 millimeters | -162.6% |
| 2000 | -11.42 millimeters | -96.1% |
| 2001 | 276.61 millimeters | -2521.9% |
| 2002 | -268.77 millimeters | -197.2% |
| 2003 | -93.88 millimeters | -65.1% |
| 2004 | 53.26 millimeters | -156.7% |
| 2005 | -126.15 millimeters | -336.9% |
| 2006 | 165.79 millimeters | -231.4% |
| 2007 | 434.86 millimeters | +162.3% |
| 2008 | -269.28 millimeters | -161.9% |
| 2009 | -87.41 millimeters | -67.5% |
| 2010 | 295.21 millimeters | -437.7% |
| 2011 | -518.06 millimeters | -275.5% |
| 2012 | 273.19 millimeters | -152.7% |
| 2013 | 8.67 millimeters | -96.8% |
| 2014 | 310.29 millimeters | +3480.8% |
| 2015 | -332.02 millimeters | -207.0% |
| 2016 | 441.21 millimeters | -232.9% |
| 2017 | 161.05 millimeters | -63.5% |
| 2018 | 163.67 millimeters | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 298.38 millimeters | +82.3% |
| 2020 | -91.11 millimeters | -130.5% |
| 2021 | -297.17 millimeters | +226.1% |
| 2022 | 120.46 millimeters | -140.5% |
| 2023 | 333.72 millimeters | +177.0% |
| 2024 | 15.48 millimeters | -95.4% |
| 2025 | 247.57 millimeters | +1498.9% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 247.57 millimeters is above the median for high income countries, which is -18.65 millimeters. (65 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 247.57 millimeters is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 153 millimeters, 1.6× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies in French Polynesia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | -4047.8% | -10.17 millimeters | -421.64 millimeters |
| 2014 | +3480.8% | 8.67 millimeters | 310.29 millimeters |
| 2001 | +2521.9% | -11.42 millimeters | 276.61 millimeters |
| 1963 | -1960.9% | -9.83 millimeters | -202.69 millimeters |
| 2025 | +1498.9% | 15.48 millimeters | 247.57 millimeters |
| 1966 | +1394.4% | -4.42 millimeters | 57.16 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -69.57 millimeters | -537.49 millimeters | 241.56 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -243.97 millimeters | -644.16 millimeters | 293.53 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 119.44 millimeters | -304.84 millimeters | 716.68 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -80.54 millimeters | -485.07 millimeters | 533.39 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -23.63 millimeters | -267.99 millimeters | 191.64 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -132.32 millimeters | -295.36 millimeters | 472.03 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.36 millimeters | -269.28 millimeters | 434.86 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 110.16 millimeters | -518.06 millimeters | 441.21 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.82 millimeters | -297.17 millimeters | 333.72 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More climate change data for French Polynesia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 480,465 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 66.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 16.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 49.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0635 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0028 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0101 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in French Polynesia?
- Precipitation anomalies in French Polynesia was 247.57 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest precipitation anomalies recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 716.68 millimeters in 1968.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was -644.16 millimeters in 1955.
- How does French Polynesia rank for precipitation anomalies?
- French Polynesia ranks 20th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Precipitation anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.