Precipitation anomalies in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Precipitation anomalies was -338.41 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-338.41 millimeters
Change on year
down 8.6%
World rank
187th
of 192 countries
All-time high
589.44 millimeters
in 1980
All-time low
-343.43 millimeters
in 2021
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Central African Republic, 1940–2025

-400-2000200400600194019822025

Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Central African Republic stood at -338.41 millimeters.

That represents a change of down 8.6% on the previous year and down 60.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Central African Republic peaked at 589.44 millimeters in 1980 and was at its lowest, -343.43 millimeters, in 2021.

Central African Republic ranks 187th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 18.44 millimeters -221.39 millimeters 292.43 millimeters 10
1950s 238.61 millimeters -18.09 millimeters 441.15 millimeters 10
1960s 46.87 millimeters -308.22 millimeters 487.41 millimeters 10
1970s 255.42 millimeters 114.44 millimeters 424.59 millimeters 10
1980s 313.43 millimeters 121.22 millimeters 589.44 millimeters 10
1990s 227.53 millimeters 93.15 millimeters 294 millimeters 10
2000s -49.53 millimeters -138.72 millimeters 23.73 millimeters 10
2010s -129 millimeters -233.9 millimeters 51.23 millimeters 10
2020s -294.84 millimeters -343.43 millimeters -235.18 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 184 Uganda -267.92 millimeters compare
  2. 185 Togo -302.47 millimeters compare
  3. 186 South Sudan -323.89 millimeters compare
  4. 188 Cayman Islands -379.98 millimeters compare
  5. 189 Comoros -383 millimeters compare
  6. 190 Seychelles -410.08 millimeters compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Central African Republic?
Precipitation anomalies in Central African Republic was -338.41 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 Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 589.44 millimeters in 1980.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -343.43 millimeters in 2021.
How does Central African Republic rank for precipitation anomalies?
Central African Republic ranks 187th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 60.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic 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.