Precipitation anomalies in Congo
Congo: Precipitation anomalies was -74 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Congo, 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 Congo is -74 millimeters, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 70.6% on the previous year and up 61.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Congo peaked at 740.86 millimeters in 1967 and was at its lowest, -412.32 millimeters, in 1941.
That places Congo 123rd 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -91.04 millimeters | -412.32 millimeters | 427.13 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 31.13 millimeters | -248.77 millimeters | 453.05 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 167.24 millimeters | -226.41 millimeters | 740.86 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 187.74 millimeters | 33.55 millimeters | 295.57 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 205.39 millimeters | -59.32 millimeters | 432.17 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 159.39 millimeters | 43.34 millimeters | 282.11 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -57.18 millimeters | -165.28 millimeters | 72.77 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -87.95 millimeters | -200.6 millimeters | 59.04 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -89.03 millimeters | -251.4 millimeters | 32.7 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 120 Bulgaria -73.48 millimeters compare
- 121 Antigua and Barbuda -73.73 millimeters compare
- 122 Nigeria -73.8 millimeters compare
- 124 Palestine -74.54 millimeters compare
- 125 Costa Rica -76.39 millimeters compare
- 126 Uzbekistan -76.64 millimeters compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Congo?
- Precipitation anomalies in Congo was -74 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 740.86 millimeters in 1967.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -412.32 millimeters in 1941.
- How does Congo rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Congo ranks 123rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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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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.