Precipitation anomalies in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Precipitation anomalies was -90.14 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Afghanistan, 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 Afghanistan is -90.14 millimeters, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 270.3% on the previous year and down 323.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Afghanistan peaked at 213.22 millimeters in 1953 and was at its lowest, -168.86 millimeters, in 1946.
That places Afghanistan 138th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -69.37 millimeters | -168.86 millimeters | 48.92 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 71.44 millimeters | -67.67 millimeters | 213.22 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 12.31 millimeters | -58.44 millimeters | 61.5 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.9 millimeters | -111.2 millimeters | 137.22 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.37 millimeters | -42.12 millimeters | 143.48 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.81 millimeters | -9.04 millimeters | 165.63 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -41.05 millimeters | -153.2 millimeters | 64.23 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -6.46 millimeters | -76.28 millimeters | 78.45 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -42.34 millimeters | -145.19 millimeters | 52.95 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More reference data data for Afghanistan
- Spring temperature anomalies 3.05 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6919 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.1923 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.44 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.68 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 168.54 2010 = 100 (2024)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Afghanistan?
- Precipitation anomalies in Afghanistan was -90.14 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 Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 213.22 millimeters in 1953.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -168.86 millimeters in 1946.
- How does Afghanistan rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Afghanistan ranks 138th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 323.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan 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
The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.