Precipitation anomalies in Jordan

Jordan: Precipitation anomalies was -6.02 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-6.02 millimeters
Change on year
up 79.8%
World rank
80th
of 192 countries
All-time high
74.51 millimeters
in 1988
All-time low
-58.28 millimeters
in 1958
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Jordan, 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 Jordan is -6.02 millimeters, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 79.8% on the previous year and down 122.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Jordan peaked at 74.51 millimeters in 1988 and was at its lowest, -58.28 millimeters, in 1958.

That places Jordan 80th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -6.34 millimeters -27.03 millimeters 39.57 millimeters 10
1950s -13.4 millimeters -58.28 millimeters 40.61 millimeters 10
1960s 1.23 millimeters -53.16 millimeters 52.71 millimeters 10
1970s -1.86 millimeters -40.62 millimeters 47.27 millimeters 10
1980s 9.33 millimeters -30.91 millimeters 74.51 millimeters 10
1990s 4.2 millimeters -42.93 millimeters 37.6 millimeters 10
2000s -11.26 millimeters -36.15 millimeters 22.29 millimeters 10
2010s 4.65 millimeters -28.98 millimeters 39.65 millimeters 10
2020s -6.37 millimeters -31.93 millimeters 24.88 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Jordan

  1. 77 Canada -2.37 millimeters compare
  2. 78 Algeria -4.31 millimeters compare
  3. 79 Egypt -5.19 millimeters compare
  4. 81 Bolivia -6.49 millimeters compare
  5. 82 Libya -6.88 millimeters compare
  6. 83 Tunisia -8.04 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Jordan?
Precipitation anomalies in Jordan was -6.02 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 Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 74.51 millimeters in 1988.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was -58.28 millimeters in 1958.
How does Jordan rank for precipitation anomalies?
Jordan ranks 80th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is down 122.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jordan 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.