Precipitation anomalies in Laos
Laos: Precipitation anomalies was 153 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Laos, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
Laos recorded 153 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
That represents a change of up 375.3% on the previous year and up 295.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Laos peaked at 580.18 millimeters in 1981 and was at its lowest, -673.83 millimeters, in 1946.
That places Laos 29th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -228.74 millimeters | -673.83 millimeters | 17.53 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -135.32 millimeters | -587.71 millimeters | 164.63 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 12.22 millimeters | -272.31 millimeters | 321.37 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 198.06 millimeters | -37.49 millimeters | 513.79 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 133.55 millimeters | -117.86 millimeters | 580.18 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.67 millimeters | -376.27 millimeters | 356.21 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.75 millimeters | -212.41 millimeters | 273.69 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.85 millimeters | -364.22 millimeters | 311.11 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -43.07 millimeters | -217.46 millimeters | 153 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Laos?
- Precipitation anomalies in Laos was 153 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 Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 580.18 millimeters in 1981.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was -673.83 millimeters in 1946.
- How does Laos rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Laos ranks 29th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 295.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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.