Precipitation anomalies in Angola

Angola: Precipitation anomalies was -65.61 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-65.61 millimeters
Change on year
down 255.1%
World rank
116th
of 192 countries
All-time high
261.87 millimeters
in 1951
All-time low
-435.38 millimeters
in 1954
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Angola, 1940–2025

-400-2000200194019822025

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 Angola is -65.61 millimeters, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 255.1% on the previous year and down 43.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Angola peaked at 261.87 millimeters in 1951 and was at its lowest, -435.38 millimeters, in 1954.

Angola ranks 116th of 192 countries on this measure, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -135.71 millimeters -378.58 millimeters 191.54 millimeters 10
1950s 14.38 millimeters -435.38 millimeters 261.87 millimeters 10
1960s 109.35 millimeters -51.91 millimeters 237.1 millimeters 10
1970s -17.6 millimeters -122.64 millimeters 158.33 millimeters 10
1980s -56.08 millimeters -248.63 millimeters 129.25 millimeters 10
1990s 4.39 millimeters -117.73 millimeters 94.62 millimeters 10
2000s 13.61 millimeters -74.31 millimeters 101.01 millimeters 10
2010s -17.46 millimeters -78.97 millimeters 95.81 millimeters 10
2020s -33.82 millimeters -164.42 millimeters 76.7 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Angola

  1. 113 Dominican Republic -58.85 millimeters compare
  2. 114 Poland -58.96 millimeters compare
  3. 115 Turkmenistan -60.81 millimeters compare
  4. 117 Burkina Faso -67.27 millimeters compare
  5. 118 Chile -72.48 millimeters compare
  6. 119 Switzerland -73.38 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Angola?
Precipitation anomalies in Angola was -65.61 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 Angola?
The highest recorded value was 261.87 millimeters in 1951.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Angola?
The lowest recorded value was -435.38 millimeters in 1954.
How does Angola rank for precipitation anomalies?
Angola ranks 116th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Angola?
Over the last ten years it is down 43.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Angola 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

Indicator
Precipitation anomalies
Unit
millimeters
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 16,512 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.