Precipitation anomalies in Gambia

Gambia: Precipitation anomalies was 132.42 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
132.42 millimeters
Change on year
down 30.9%
World rank
32nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
491.25 millimeters
in 1967
All-time low
-246.71 millimeters
in 1941
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Gambia, 1940–2025

-2000200400194019822025

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Gambia

  1. 29 Laos 153 millimeters compare
  2. 30 Guinea 147.82 millimeters compare
  3. 31 Eswatini 140.05 millimeters compare
  4. 33 South Africa 130.44 millimeters compare
  5. 34 North Korea 127.56 millimeters compare
  6. 35 Myanmar 123.22 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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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

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.