Precipitation anomalies in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: Precipitation anomalies was -21.38 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-21.38 millimeters
Change on year
down 138.2%
World rank
98th
of 192 countries
All-time high
85.81 millimeters
in 2016
All-time low
-150.83 millimeters
in 1944
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Kazakhstan, 1940–2025

-150-100-50050100194019822025

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 Kazakhstan stood at -21.38 millimeters.

The figure is down 138.2% on the previous year and down 157.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Kazakhstan peaked at 85.81 millimeters in 2016 and was at its lowest, -150.83 millimeters, in 1944.

That places Kazakhstan 98th 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 -84.4 millimeters -150.83 millimeters -48.47 millimeters 10
1950s -31.43 millimeters -87.1 millimeters 54.17 millimeters 10
1960s 14.28 millimeters -20.93 millimeters 57.95 millimeters 10
1970s 1.14 millimeters -71.78 millimeters 44.43 millimeters 10
1980s 16.1 millimeters -30.53 millimeters 72.57 millimeters 10
1990s 10.89 millimeters -49.71 millimeters 81.28 millimeters 10
2000s 6.94 millimeters -53.38 millimeters 54.42 millimeters 10
2010s -6.23 millimeters -56.55 millimeters 85.81 millimeters 10
2020s -8.53 millimeters -53.62 millimeters 55.97 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Kazakhstan

  1. 95 United States -18.65 millimeters compare
  2. 96 Anguilla -18.76 millimeters compare
  3. 97 Oman -20.65 millimeters compare
  4. 99 Venezuela -23.46 millimeters compare
  5. 100 Bahrain -24.17 millimeters compare
  6. 101 South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands -25.01 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Kazakhstan?
Precipitation anomalies in Kazakhstan was -21.38 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 Kazakhstan?
The highest recorded value was 85.81 millimeters in 2016.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Kazakhstan?
The lowest recorded value was -150.83 millimeters in 1944.
How does Kazakhstan rank for precipitation anomalies?
Kazakhstan ranks 98th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
Over the last ten years it is down 157.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kazakhstan 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.