Precipitation anomalies in Myanmar

Myanmar: Precipitation anomalies was 123.22 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
123.22 millimeters
Change on year
up 234.7%
World rank
35th
of 192 countries
All-time high
435.54 millimeters
in 1965
All-time low
-307.25 millimeters
in 2014
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Myanmar, 1940–2025

-400-2000200400194019822025

Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

Myanmar recorded 123.22 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.

The figure is up 234.7% on the previous year and up 616.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Myanmar peaked at 435.54 millimeters in 1965 and was at its lowest, -307.25 millimeters, in 2014.

Myanmar ranks 35th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 60.46 millimeters -255.32 millimeters 351.05 millimeters 10
1950s 38.99 millimeters -229.73 millimeters 241.44 millimeters 10
1960s 164.78 millimeters -53.52 millimeters 435.54 millimeters 10
1970s 114.19 millimeters -263.84 millimeters 353.82 millimeters 10
1980s 56.11 millimeters -113.98 millimeters 179.72 millimeters 10
1990s 72.33 millimeters -189.37 millimeters 299.25 millimeters 10
2000s 19.07 millimeters -147.3 millimeters 209.54 millimeters 10
2010s -45.61 millimeters -307.25 millimeters 181.17 millimeters 10
2020s -151.02 millimeters -287.23 millimeters 123.22 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Myanmar

  1. 32 Gambia 132.42 millimeters compare
  2. 33 South Africa 130.44 millimeters compare
  3. 34 North Korea 127.56 millimeters compare
  4. 36 Cambodia 111.3 millimeters compare
  5. 37 Namibia 109.96 millimeters compare
  6. 38 Estonia 107.46 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Myanmar?
Precipitation anomalies in Myanmar was 123.22 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 Myanmar?
The highest recorded value was 435.54 millimeters in 1965.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Myanmar?
The lowest recorded value was -307.25 millimeters in 2014.
How does Myanmar rank for precipitation anomalies?
Myanmar ranks 35th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Myanmar?
Over the last ten years it is up 616.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar 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.