Precipitation anomalies in Panama
Panama: Precipitation anomalies was 328.24 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
328.24 millimeters
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
10th
of 192 countries
All-time high
1,135 millimeters
in 1970
All-time low
-847.17 millimeters
in 1961
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Panama, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
The most recent figure for precipitation anomalies in Panama is 328.24 millimeters, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and up 237.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Panama peaked at 1,135 millimeters in 1970 and was at its lowest, -847.17 millimeters, in 1961.
That places Panama 10th 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 Panama, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -89.94 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -112.51 millimeters | +25.1% |
| 1942 | 927.48 millimeters | -924.4% |
| 1943 | 358.95 millimeters | -61.3% |
| 1944 | 692.63 millimeters | +93.0% |
| 1945 | 418.52 millimeters | -39.6% |
| 1946 | 330.36 millimeters | -21.1% |
| 1947 | 276.67 millimeters | -16.3% |
| 1948 | 730.76 millimeters | +164.1% |
| 1949 | 343.88 millimeters | -52.9% |
| 1950 | 888.06 millimeters | +158.3% |
| 1951 | 288.23 millimeters | -67.5% |
| 1952 | -12.85 millimeters | -104.5% |
| 1953 | 250.19 millimeters | -2047.5% |
| 1954 | 378.68 millimeters | +51.4% |
| 1955 | 1,048 millimeters | +176.9% |
| 1956 | 991.25 millimeters | -5.5% |
| 1957 | -461.46 millimeters | -146.6% |
| 1958 | 262.42 millimeters | -156.9% |
| 1959 | -811.17 millimeters | -409.1% |
| 1960 | -652.42 millimeters | -19.6% |
| 1961 | -847.17 millimeters | +29.9% |
| 1962 | -232.27 millimeters | -72.6% |
| 1963 | -71.63 millimeters | -69.2% |
| 1964 | -387.38 millimeters | +440.8% |
| 1965 | -96.11 millimeters | -75.2% |
| 1966 | 95.4 millimeters | -199.3% |
| 1967 | -19.72 millimeters | -120.7% |
| 1968 | -138.38 millimeters | +601.9% |
| 1969 | 226.43 millimeters | -263.6% |
| 1970 | 1,135 millimeters | +401.4% |
| 1971 | 647.57 millimeters | -43.0% |
| 1972 | -74.42 millimeters | -111.5% |
| 1973 | 1,087 millimeters | -1560.2% |
| 1974 | 252.15 millimeters | -76.8% |
| 1975 | 603.68 millimeters | +139.4% |
| 1976 | -30.67 millimeters | -105.1% |
| 1977 | -315.9 millimeters | +929.8% |
| 1978 | 283.1 millimeters | -189.6% |
| 1979 | 207.96 millimeters | -26.5% |
| 1980 | -285.48 millimeters | -237.3% |
| 1981 | 481.66 millimeters | -268.7% |
| 1982 | -371.69 millimeters | -177.2% |
| 1983 | -258.6 millimeters | -30.4% |
| 1984 | 93.16 millimeters | -136.0% |
| 1985 | -270.68 millimeters | -390.5% |
| 1986 | -462.56 millimeters | +70.9% |
| 1987 | 38.71 millimeters | -108.4% |
| 1988 | 259.53 millimeters | +570.4% |
| 1989 | -268.3 millimeters | -203.4% |
| 1990 | -184.15 millimeters | -31.4% |
| 1991 | -281.48 millimeters | +52.8% |
| 1992 | -439.65 millimeters | +56.2% |
| 1993 | -221.55 millimeters | -49.6% |
| 1994 | -179 millimeters | -19.2% |
| 1995 | 291.62 millimeters | -262.9% |
| 1996 | 148.1 millimeters | -49.2% |
| 1997 | -636.18 millimeters | -529.6% |
| 1998 | 151.18 millimeters | -123.8% |
| 1999 | 664.12 millimeters | +339.3% |
| 2000 | 5.58 millimeters | -99.2% |
| 2001 | -186.58 millimeters | -3444.5% |
| 2002 | -352.39 millimeters | +88.9% |
| 2003 | 123.36 millimeters | -135.0% |
| 2004 | -39.16 millimeters | -131.7% |
| 2005 | 220.1 millimeters | -662.0% |
| 2006 | 15.68 millimeters | -92.9% |
| 2007 | 478.02 millimeters | +2947.8% |
| 2008 | 335.5 millimeters | -29.8% |
| 2009 | -8.43 millimeters | -102.5% |
| 2010 | 882.43 millimeters | -10567.7% |
| 2011 | 524.31 millimeters | -40.6% |
| 2012 | -47.18 millimeters | -109.0% |
| 2013 | -239.02 millimeters | +406.6% |
| 2014 | -143.53 millimeters | -40.0% |
| 2015 | -239.23 millimeters | +66.7% |
| 2016 | 20.21 millimeters | -108.4% |
| 2017 | -82.98 millimeters | -510.5% |
| 2018 | -169.31 millimeters | +104.0% |
| 2019 | -560.76 millimeters | +231.2% |
| 2020 | -33.81 millimeters | -94.0% |
| 2021 | 118.92 millimeters | -451.8% |
| 2022 | 351.58 millimeters | +195.6% |
| 2023 | -372.63 millimeters | -206.0% |
| 2024 | 351.73 millimeters | -194.4% |
| 2025 | 328.24 millimeters | -6.7% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 328.24 millimeters is above the median for high income countries, which is -18.65 millimeters. (65 countries reporting)
- Panama's 328.24 millimeters is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -23.46 millimeters. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies in Panama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +10567.7% | -8.43 millimeters | 882.43 millimeters |
| 2001 | -3444.5% | 5.58 millimeters | -186.58 millimeters |
| 2007 | +2947.8% | 15.68 millimeters | 478.02 millimeters |
| 1953 | +2047.5% | -12.85 millimeters | 250.19 millimeters |
| 1973 | +1560.2% | -74.42 millimeters | 1,087 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 387.68 millimeters | -112.51 millimeters | 927.48 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 282.18 millimeters | -811.17 millimeters | 1,048 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -212.32 millimeters | -847.17 millimeters | 226.43 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 379.54 millimeters | -315.9 millimeters | 1,135 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -104.42 millimeters | -462.56 millimeters | 481.66 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -68.7 millimeters | -636.18 millimeters | 664.12 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.17 millimeters | -352.39 millimeters | 478.02 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -5.5 millimeters | -560.76 millimeters | 882.43 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 124 millimeters | -372.63 millimeters | 351.73 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 7 Sierra Leone 425.21 millimeters compare
- 8 American Samoa 406.76 millimeters compare
- 9 Vietnam 350.35 millimeters compare
- 11 East Timor 317.16 millimeters compare
- 12 Guyana 313.54 millimeters compare
- 13 Sri Lanka 310.74 millimeters compare
More climate change data for Panama
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 36.85 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,728 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,100 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,628 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.15 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 129.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 304.48 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 247.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 57.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9325 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Panama?
- Precipitation anomalies in Panama was 328.24 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 1,135 millimeters in 1970.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was -847.17 millimeters in 1961.
- How does Panama rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Panama ranks 10th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 237.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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.