Argentina: Precipitation

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 Argentina

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 591
 Year 2022
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1962 - 2022
 Average 591
 Min - Max 591 - 591
 Source FAO
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The latest value from 2022 is 591 mm per year, unchanged from 591 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 Argentina from 1962 to 2022 is 591 mm per year. The minimum value, 591 mm per year, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 591 mm per year was recorded in 1962. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Argentina: Precipitation
 2022 591
 2021 591
 2020 591
 2019 591
 2018 591
 2017 591
 2016 591
 2015 591




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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