Precipitation anomalies in Botswana
Botswana: Precipitation anomalies was 240.02 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Botswana, 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 Botswana is 240.02 millimeters, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 231.5% on the previous year and up 231.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Botswana peaked at 273.09 millimeters in 1958 and was at its lowest, -305.56 millimeters, in 1954.
That places Botswana 21st out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | -2.22 millimeters | -199.33 millimeters | 133 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 46.26 millimeters | -305.56 millimeters | 273.09 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -3.31 millimeters | -236.09 millimeters | 125.57 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 24.83 millimeters | -88.07 millimeters | 143.7 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -19.82 millimeters | -131.85 millimeters | 125.02 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -23.55 millimeters | -189.08 millimeters | 99.49 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.19 millimeters | -155.02 millimeters | 241.36 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1875 millimeters | -182.2 millimeters | 185.05 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.46 millimeters | -182.51 millimeters | 240.02 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Botswana?
- Precipitation anomalies in Botswana was 240.02 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 Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 273.09 millimeters in 1958.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -305.56 millimeters in 1954.
- How does Botswana rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Botswana ranks 21st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 231.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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.