Precipitation anomalies in Gambia
Gambia: Precipitation anomalies was 132.42 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Gambia, 1940–2025
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 Gambia stood at 132.42 millimeters.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.9% on the previous year and up 827.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Gambia peaked at 491.25 millimeters in 1967 and was at its lowest, -246.71 millimeters, in 1941.
That places Gambia 32nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 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 | 176.18 millimeters | -246.71 millimeters | 409.26 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 280.12 millimeters | -4.22 millimeters | 487.35 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 251.48 millimeters | -54.48 millimeters | 491.25 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 80.28 millimeters | -162.03 millimeters | 274.06 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.85 millimeters | -102.03 millimeters | 198.81 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.55 millimeters | -144.95 millimeters | 154.54 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -56.8 millimeters | -244.35 millimeters | 124.06 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.6297 millimeters | -155.37 millimeters | 144.03 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 124.94 millimeters | -50.08 millimeters | 230.84 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Gambia?
- Precipitation anomalies in Gambia was 132.42 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 491.25 millimeters in 1967.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -246.71 millimeters in 1941.
- How does Gambia rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Gambia ranks 32nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 827.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.