Cabo Verde - National rainfall index

144.0 (mm) in 2020

In 2020, rainfall index for Cabo Verde was 144 mm. Rainfall index of Cabo Verde increased from 129.6 mm in 1971 to 144 mm in 2020 growing at an average annual rate of 0.22%.

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An indicator, developed by FAO, which represents the quality of the crop growing season. The NRI yearly results take into consideration the precipitation that year, the average precipitation over the period 1986-2000, the seasonality of the main crop-growing season (distinguishing between northern and southern hemispheres), and what areas of the country are wetter. The median of each five year period is provided. Note: due to methodological differences, this variable is not comparable to average precipitation