Precipitation anomalies in Mongolia

Mongolia: Precipitation anomalies was -18.15 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-18.15 millimeters
Change on year
down 140.7%
World rank
94th
of 192 countries
All-time high
157 millimeters
in 1946
All-time low
-53.35 millimeters
in 2022
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Mongolia, 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

The most recent figure for precipitation anomalies in Mongolia is -18.15 millimeters, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 140.7% on the previous year and down 24.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Mongolia peaked at 157 millimeters in 1946 and was at its lowest, -53.35 millimeters, in 2022.

That places Mongolia 94th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 21.72 millimeters -34.97 millimeters 157 millimeters 10
1950s 42.16 millimeters -20.87 millimeters 75.19 millimeters 10
1960s 21.62 millimeters -25.92 millimeters 75.35 millimeters 10
1970s 31.48 millimeters -9.43 millimeters 75.28 millimeters 10
1980s 30.14 millimeters -2.04 millimeters 81.67 millimeters 10
1990s 37.51 millimeters -0.2685 millimeters 84.92 millimeters 10
2000s -20.6 millimeters -42.95 millimeters 51.95 millimeters 10
2010s -8.84 millimeters -52.24 millimeters 29.32 millimeters 10
2020s 5.33 millimeters -53.35 millimeters 44.66 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Mongolia

  1. 91 Faroe Islands -14.26 millimeters compare
  2. 92 Niger -15.37 millimeters compare
  3. 93 Haiti -16.79 millimeters compare
  4. 95 United States -18.65 millimeters compare
  5. 96 Anguilla -18.76 millimeters compare
  6. 97 Oman -20.65 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Mongolia?
Precipitation anomalies in Mongolia was -18.15 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 Mongolia?
The highest recorded value was 157 millimeters in 1946.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Mongolia?
The lowest recorded value was -53.35 millimeters in 2022.
How does Mongolia rank for precipitation anomalies?
Mongolia ranks 94th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Mongolia?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mongolia 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.