Precipitation anomalies in Israel

Israel: Precipitation anomalies was -58.52 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-58.52 millimeters
Change on year
down 81.5%
World rank
111th
of 192 countries
All-time high
156.32 millimeters
in 1971
All-time low
-99.46 millimeters
in 1999
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Israel, 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 Israel is -58.52 millimeters, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 81.5% on the previous year and down 368.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Israel peaked at 156.32 millimeters in 1971 and was at its lowest, -99.46 millimeters, in 1999.

Israel ranks 111th 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 15.95 millimeters -33.56 millimeters 102.68 millimeters 10
1950s 11.83 millimeters -87.05 millimeters 152.36 millimeters 10
1960s 10.7 millimeters -74.79 millimeters 84.78 millimeters 10
1970s 17.27 millimeters -41.42 millimeters 156.32 millimeters 10
1980s 9.45 millimeters -55.17 millimeters 81.51 millimeters 10
1990s 6.32 millimeters -99.46 millimeters 103.62 millimeters 10
2000s -17.62 millimeters -59.28 millimeters 45.67 millimeters 10
2010s 1.53 millimeters -90.31 millimeters 70.6 millimeters 10
2020s -16.86 millimeters -58.52 millimeters 62.85 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Israel

  1. 108 Iraq -47.48 millimeters compare
  2. 109 Eritrea -47.72 millimeters compare
  3. 110 Slovenia -52.79 millimeters compare
  4. 112 Pakistan -58.8 millimeters compare
  5. 113 Dominican Republic -58.85 millimeters compare
  6. 114 Poland -58.96 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Israel?
Precipitation anomalies in Israel was -58.52 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 Israel?
The highest recorded value was 156.32 millimeters in 1971.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Israel?
The lowest recorded value was -99.46 millimeters in 1999.
How does Israel rank for precipitation anomalies?
Israel ranks 111th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Israel?
Over the last ten years it is down 368.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Israel 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.