Precipitation anomalies in Lesotho
Lesotho: Precipitation anomalies was 284.94 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Lesotho, 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 Lesotho stood at 284.94 millimeters.
The figure is up 212.2% on the previous year and up 197.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Lesotho peaked at 440.11 millimeters in 1988 and was at its lowest, -480.07 millimeters, in 1954.
That places Lesotho 16th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | -46.76 millimeters | -444.65 millimeters | 157.38 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 9.91 millimeters | -480.07 millimeters | 201.67 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 34.29 millimeters | -267.29 millimeters | 253.6 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 108.48 millimeters | 28.93 millimeters | 246.04 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 94.5 millimeters | -183.48 millimeters | 440.11 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 40.68 millimeters | -299.84 millimeters | 275.41 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.74 millimeters | -130.12 millimeters | 255.96 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -101.81 millimeters | -293.28 millimeters | 39.22 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 118.52 millimeters | -254 millimeters | 284.94 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Lesotho?
- Precipitation anomalies in Lesotho was 284.94 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 440.11 millimeters in 1988.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -480.07 millimeters in 1954.
- How does Lesotho rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Lesotho ranks 16th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.