Precipitation anomalies in Mauritania
Mauritania: Precipitation anomalies was -13.11 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Mauritania, 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 Mauritania stood at -13.11 millimeters.
The figure is down 885.1% on the previous year and down 189.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Mauritania peaked at 127.7 millimeters in 1951 and was at its lowest, -46.31 millimeters, in 1941.
Mauritania ranks 88th of 192 countries on this measure, 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 | 6.69 millimeters | -46.31 millimeters | 79.28 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 40.61 millimeters | -12.14 millimeters | 127.7 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 23.15 millimeters | -5.53 millimeters | 81.98 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.409 millimeters | -19.5 millimeters | 25.47 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -3.04 millimeters | -36.71 millimeters | 30.75 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.78 millimeters | -22.92 millimeters | 40.21 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.63 millimeters | -26.14 millimeters | 47.62 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.87 millimeters | -25.86 millimeters | 28.97 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -11.74 millimeters | -34.76 millimeters | 12.76 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Mauritania?
- Precipitation anomalies in Mauritania was -13.11 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 127.7 millimeters in 1951.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was -46.31 millimeters in 1941.
- How does Mauritania rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Mauritania ranks 88th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 189.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.