Precipitation anomalies in Kenya
Kenya: Precipitation anomalies was -99.21 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Kenya, 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 Kenya stood at -99.21 millimeters.
That represents a change of down 340.4% on the previous year and down 266.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Kenya peaked at 653.9 millimeters in 1953 and was at its lowest, -333.6 millimeters, in 1943.
That places Kenya 141st 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -35.25 millimeters | -333.6 millimeters | 396.51 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 243.03 millimeters | 5.58 millimeters | 653.9 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 122.38 millimeters | -152.16 millimeters | 350.05 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 99.29 millimeters | -82.62 millimeters | 462.88 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 67.86 millimeters | -90.43 millimeters | 166.1 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.59 millimeters | -147.82 millimeters | 307.96 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -69.1 millimeters | -225.31 millimeters | 178.9 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.83 millimeters | -104.83 millimeters | 179.67 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -50.18 millimeters | -278.29 millimeters | 249.75 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Kenya?
- Precipitation anomalies in Kenya was -99.21 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 653.9 millimeters in 1953.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -333.6 millimeters in 1943.
- How does Kenya rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Kenya ranks 141st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 266.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.