Precipitation anomalies in Madagascar
Madagascar: Precipitation anomalies was 45.76 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Madagascar, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
The most recent figure for precipitation anomalies in Madagascar is 45.76 millimeters, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 383.3% on the previous year and down 87.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Madagascar peaked at 384.17 millimeters in 1941 and was at its lowest, -384.44 millimeters, in 1944.
That places Madagascar 57th 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 | -51.02 millimeters | -384.44 millimeters | 384.17 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 70.05 millimeters | -132.21 millimeters | 316.68 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -58.01 millimeters | -250.5 millimeters | 125.27 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 67.44 millimeters | -116.82 millimeters | 316.92 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 27.46 millimeters | -234.43 millimeters | 276.56 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -62.01 millimeters | -281.57 millimeters | 170.48 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.86 millimeters | -214.65 millimeters | 276.09 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.91 millimeters | -138.19 millimeters | 368.64 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -49.56 millimeters | -281.67 millimeters | 45.76 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Madagascar?
- Precipitation anomalies in Madagascar was 45.76 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 384.17 millimeters in 1941.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was -384.44 millimeters in 1944.
- How does Madagascar rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Madagascar ranks 57th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.