Precipitation anomalies in Bahrain

Bahrain: Precipitation anomalies was -24.17 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-24.17 millimeters
Change on year
down 682.2%
World rank
100th
of 192 countries
All-time high
131.95 millimeters
in 1964
All-time low
-63.49 millimeters
in 1941
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Bahrain, 1940–2025

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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 Bahrain is -24.17 millimeters, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 682.2% on the previous year and down 296.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Bahrain peaked at 131.95 millimeters in 1964 and was at its lowest, -63.49 millimeters, in 1941.

Bahrain ranks 100th 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 -16.85 millimeters -63.49 millimeters 44.57 millimeters 10
1950s -7.81 millimeters -47.27 millimeters 37.8 millimeters 10
1960s -14.03 millimeters -45.13 millimeters 131.95 millimeters 10
1970s -9.9 millimeters -50.41 millimeters 62.73 millimeters 10
1980s -3.84 millimeters -49.01 millimeters 61.11 millimeters 10
1990s 17.59 millimeters -39.56 millimeters 94.4 millimeters 10
2000s -13.96 millimeters -35.95 millimeters 47.62 millimeters 10
2010s -3.91 millimeters -58.19 millimeters 63.45 millimeters 10
2020s -19.46 millimeters -51.56 millimeters 31.7 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Bahrain

  1. 97 Oman -20.65 millimeters compare
  2. 98 Kazakhstan -21.38 millimeters compare
  3. 99 Venezuela -23.46 millimeters compare
  4. 101 South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands -25.01 millimeters compare
  5. 102 Kuwait -27.42 millimeters compare
  6. 103 United Arab Emirates -27.47 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Bahrain?
Precipitation anomalies in Bahrain was -24.17 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 Bahrain?
The highest recorded value was 131.95 millimeters in 1964.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Bahrain?
The lowest recorded value was -63.49 millimeters in 1941.
How does Bahrain rank for precipitation anomalies?
Bahrain ranks 100th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Bahrain?
Over the last ten years it is down 296.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bahrain 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.