Precipitation anomalies in Djibouti

Djibouti: Precipitation anomalies was -84.61 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-84.61 millimeters
Change on year
down 4,344.9%
World rank
133rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
922.65 millimeters
in 1950
All-time low
-102.52 millimeters
in 2008
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Djibouti, 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

The most recent figure for precipitation anomalies in Djibouti is -84.61 millimeters, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 4,344.9% on the previous year and down 60.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Djibouti peaked at 922.65 millimeters in 1950 and was at its lowest, -102.52 millimeters, in 2008.

Djibouti ranks 133rd of 192 countries on this measure, 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 216.43 millimeters -14.15 millimeters 597.16 millimeters 10
1950s 351.02 millimeters 28.21 millimeters 922.65 millimeters 10
1960s 23.12 millimeters -71.82 millimeters 127.31 millimeters 10
1970s 85.61 millimeters -17.66 millimeters 227.3 millimeters 10
1980s 53.66 millimeters -60.24 millimeters 153.19 millimeters 10
1990s 20.27 millimeters -65.25 millimeters 138.18 millimeters 10
2000s -10.02 millimeters -102.52 millimeters 72.43 millimeters 10
2010s -17.33 millimeters -100.06 millimeters 42.73 millimeters 10
2020s -19.25 millimeters -84.61 millimeters 42.23 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Djibouti

  1. 130 Slovakia -79.57 millimeters compare
  2. 131 Cyprus -80.67 millimeters compare
  3. 132 Sudan -81.66 millimeters compare
  4. 134 Syria -85.29 millimeters compare
  5. 135 United States Virgin Islands -85.6 millimeters compare
  6. 136 United Kingdom -87.14 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Djibouti?
Precipitation anomalies in Djibouti was -84.61 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 Djibouti?
The highest recorded value was 922.65 millimeters in 1950.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Djibouti?
The lowest recorded value was -102.52 millimeters in 2008.
How does Djibouti rank for precipitation anomalies?
Djibouti ranks 133rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Djibouti?
Over the last ten years it is down 60.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Djibouti 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.