Precipitation anomalies in Chad

Chad: Precipitation anomalies was -100.66 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-100.66 millimeters
Change on year
down 204.9%
World rank
142nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
205.94 millimeters
in 1947
All-time low
-186.46 millimeters
in 1965
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Chad, 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

Chad recorded -100.66 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.

That represents a change of down 204.9% on the previous year and down 20.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Chad peaked at 205.94 millimeters in 1947 and was at its lowest, -186.46 millimeters, in 1965.

That places Chad 142nd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 2.74 millimeters -148.26 millimeters 205.94 millimeters 10
1950s 61.16 millimeters -77.08 millimeters 197.19 millimeters 10
1960s -54.73 millimeters -186.46 millimeters 71.07 millimeters 10
1970s 39.07 millimeters -16.7 millimeters 94.11 millimeters 10
1980s 22.02 millimeters -72.31 millimeters 131.35 millimeters 10
1990s 37.24 millimeters -46.39 millimeters 123.05 millimeters 10
2000s -19.44 millimeters -63.38 millimeters 37.94 millimeters 10
2010s -18.02 millimeters -83.65 millimeters 39.97 millimeters 10
2020s -52.16 millimeters -118.09 millimeters 95.96 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Chad

  1. 139 Rwanda -90.94 millimeters compare
  2. 140 Croatia -96.76 millimeters compare
  3. 141 Kenya -99.21 millimeters compare
  4. 143 Ukraine -101.37 millimeters compare
  5. 144 Azerbaijan -104.47 millimeters compare
  6. 145 Tanzania -107.04 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Chad?
Precipitation anomalies in Chad was -100.66 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 Chad?
The highest recorded value was 205.94 millimeters in 1947.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Chad?
The lowest recorded value was -186.46 millimeters in 1965.
How does Chad rank for precipitation anomalies?
Chad ranks 142nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Chad?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chad 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.