Precipitation anomalies in Lebanon

Lebanon: Precipitation anomalies was -167.78 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-167.78 millimeters
Change on year
down 399.9%
World rank
170th
of 192 countries
All-time high
377.48 millimeters
in 1953
All-time low
-274.21 millimeters
in 1989
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Lebanon, 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

In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Lebanon stood at -167.78 millimeters.

The figure is down 399.9% on the previous year and down 1,404.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Lebanon peaked at 377.48 millimeters in 1953 and was at its lowest, -274.21 millimeters, in 1989.

Lebanon ranks 170th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 29 millimeters -79.6 millimeters 217.94 millimeters 10
1950s 51.01 millimeters -173.54 millimeters 377.48 millimeters 10
1960s 28.39 millimeters -164.38 millimeters 248.07 millimeters 10
1970s 14.72 millimeters -76.55 millimeters 225.12 millimeters 10
1980s 18.69 millimeters -274.21 millimeters 161.06 millimeters 10
1990s -24.92 millimeters -232.12 millimeters 225.29 millimeters 10
2000s 7.26 millimeters -168.28 millimeters 223.69 millimeters 10
2010s -8.14 millimeters -177.89 millimeters 226.49 millimeters 10
2020s -34.35 millimeters -167.78 millimeters 73.28 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Lebanon

  1. 167 Austria -159.22 millimeters compare
  2. 168 Gabon -159.99 millimeters compare
  3. 169 Bangladesh -166.25 millimeters compare
  4. 171 Armenia -168.66 millimeters compare
  5. 172 Paraguay -172.7 millimeters compare
  6. 173 Ethiopia -173.19 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Lebanon?
Precipitation anomalies in Lebanon was -167.78 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 Lebanon?
The highest recorded value was 377.48 millimeters in 1953.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Lebanon?
The lowest recorded value was -274.21 millimeters in 1989.
How does Lebanon rank for precipitation anomalies?
Lebanon ranks 170th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Lebanon?
Over the last ten years it is down 1,404.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lebanon 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.