Precipitation anomalies in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Precipitation anomalies was -264.02 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded -264.02 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.2% on the previous year and down 77.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 631.23 millimeters in 1953 and was at its lowest, -367.49 millimeters, in 2024.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 183rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom 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 | 3.85 millimeters | -158.06 millimeters | 427.84 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 330.55 millimeters | 57.71 millimeters | 631.23 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 401.15 millimeters | 218.94 millimeters | 595.39 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 355.91 millimeters | 226.44 millimeters | 472.23 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 266.9 millimeters | 118.93 millimeters | 398.68 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 209.65 millimeters | 125.64 millimeters | 316.09 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -46.5 millimeters | -124.92 millimeters | 38.15 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -129.15 millimeters | -204.04 millimeters | -32.75 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -214.49 millimeters | -367.49 millimeters | -75.08 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Precipitation anomalies in Democratic Republic of Congo was -264.02 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 631.23 millimeters in 1953.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -367.49 millimeters in 2024.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 183rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.