Precipitation anomalies in Malawi
Malawi: Precipitation anomalies was 205.19 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Malawi, 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 Malawi is 205.19 millimeters, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 1,595.3% on the previous year and up 337.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Malawi peaked at 820.47 millimeters in 1957 and was at its lowest, -366.19 millimeters, in 1954.
Malawi ranks 26th of 192 countries on this measure, 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 | -35.91 millimeters | -339.26 millimeters | 145.25 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 217.35 millimeters | -366.19 millimeters | 820.47 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 17.72 millimeters | -191.35 millimeters | 401.42 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 107.96 millimeters | -129.36 millimeters | 538.42 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 104.48 millimeters | -207.69 millimeters | 447.19 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -81.38 millimeters | -317.65 millimeters | 285.63 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.85 millimeters | -348.76 millimeters | 192.28 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.56 millimeters | -131.46 millimeters | 269.21 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 114.97 millimeters | -65.86 millimeters | 305.19 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Malawi?
- Precipitation anomalies in Malawi was 205.19 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 820.47 millimeters in 1957.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was -366.19 millimeters in 1954.
- How does Malawi rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Malawi ranks 26th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 337.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.