Senegal: Precipitation

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 Senegal

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 686
 Year 2022
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 686
 Min - Max 686 - 686
 Source FAO
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The latest value from 2022 is 686 mm per year, unchanged from 686 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 Senegal from 1961 to 2022 is 686 mm per year. The minimum value, 686 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 686 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 values Senegal: Precipitation
 2022 686
 2021 686
 2020 686
 2019 686
 2018 686
 2017 686
 2016 686
 2015 686




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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