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
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.
Precipitation anomalies in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 20.91 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | 291.8 millimeters | +1295.2% |
| 1942 | -22.98 millimeters | -107.9% |
| 1943 | -25.06 millimeters | +9.1% |
| 1944 | 131.47 millimeters | -624.6% |
| 1945 | 58.18 millimeters | -55.7% |
| 1946 | -9.34 millimeters | -116.1% |
| 1947 | -255.32 millimeters | +2633.5% |
| 1948 | 63.93 millimeters | -125.0% |
| 1949 | 351.05 millimeters | +449.1% |
| 1950 | 160.43 millimeters | -54.3% |
| 1951 | 111.61 millimeters | -30.4% |
| 1952 | 108.7 millimeters | -2.6% |
| 1953 | -62.09 millimeters | -157.1% |
| 1954 | -229.73 millimeters | +270.0% |
| 1955 | -72.88 millimeters | -68.3% |
| 1956 | 18.98 millimeters | -126.0% |
| 1957 | -68.4 millimeters | -460.3% |
| 1958 | 181.81 millimeters | -365.8% |
| 1959 | 241.44 millimeters | +32.8% |
| 1960 | -53.52 millimeters | -122.2% |
| 1961 | 254.6 millimeters | -575.7% |
| 1962 | 45.01 millimeters | -82.3% |
| 1963 | 241.79 millimeters | +437.1% |
| 1964 | 125.9 millimeters | -47.9% |
| 1965 | 435.54 millimeters | +245.9% |
| 1966 | 199.22 millimeters | -54.3% |
| 1967 | 234.43 millimeters | +17.7% |
| 1968 | 179.12 millimeters | -23.6% |
| 1969 | -14.24 millimeters | -108.0% |
| 1970 | 229.98 millimeters | -1714.7% |
| 1971 | 219.75 millimeters | -4.4% |
| 1972 | -67.24 millimeters | -130.6% |
| 1973 | 225.03 millimeters | -434.7% |
| 1974 | 260.67 millimeters | +15.8% |
| 1975 | 199.07 millimeters | -23.6% |
| 1976 | 353.82 millimeters | +77.7% |
| 1977 | -6.75 millimeters | -101.9% |
| 1978 | -8.54 millimeters | +26.5% |
| 1979 | -263.84 millimeters | +2988.1% |
| 1980 | -113.98 millimeters | -56.8% |
| 1981 | 26.18 millimeters | -123.0% |
| 1982 | 20.52 millimeters | -21.6% |
| 1983 | 179.72 millimeters | +775.9% |
| 1984 | 160.19 millimeters | -10.9% |
| 1985 | 178.27 millimeters | +11.3% |
| 1986 | -65.2 millimeters | -136.6% |
| 1987 | 62.63 millimeters | -196.1% |
| 1988 | 177.12 millimeters | +182.8% |
| 1989 | -64.3 millimeters | -136.3% |
| 1990 | 196.76 millimeters | -406.0% |
| 1991 | 299.25 millimeters | +52.1% |
| 1992 | -125.61 millimeters | -142.0% |
| 1993 | 8.95 millimeters | -107.1% |
| 1994 | 173.39 millimeters | +1837.1% |
| 1995 | 78.96 millimeters | -54.5% |
| 1996 | 152.5 millimeters | +93.1% |
| 1997 | -36.64 millimeters | -124.0% |
| 1998 | -189.37 millimeters | +416.8% |
| 1999 | 165.06 millimeters | -187.2% |
| 2000 | 106.53 millimeters | -35.5% |
| 2001 | -8.51 millimeters | -108.0% |
| 2002 | 11.99 millimeters | -240.9% |
| 2003 | -89.1 millimeters | -843.4% |
| 2004 | 0.8383 millimeters | -100.9% |
| 2005 | -147.3 millimeters | -17670.6% |
| 2006 | -33.87 millimeters | -77.0% |
| 2007 | 204.69 millimeters | -704.3% |
| 2008 | 209.54 millimeters | +2.4% |
| 2009 | -64.12 millimeters | -130.6% |
| 2010 | -82.51 millimeters | +28.7% |
| 2011 | 181.17 millimeters | -319.6% |
| 2012 | 6.7 millimeters | -96.3% |
| 2013 | -5.73 millimeters | -185.5% |
| 2014 | -307.25 millimeters | +5265.2% |
| 2015 | -23.86 millimeters | -92.2% |
| 2016 | -65.07 millimeters | +172.7% |
| 2017 | 32.94 millimeters | -150.6% |
| 2018 | 103.88 millimeters | +215.4% |
| 2019 | -296.34 millimeters | -385.3% |
| 2020 | -261.12 millimeters | -11.9% |
| 2021 | -278.43 millimeters | +6.6% |
| 2022 | -239.35 millimeters | -14.0% |
| 2023 | -287.23 millimeters | +20.0% |
| 2024 | 36.81 millimeters | -112.8% |
| 2025 | 123.22 millimeters | +234.7% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 123.22 millimeters is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -16.79 millimeters. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 123.22 millimeters is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 153 millimeters, 81% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies in Myanmar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -17670.6% | 0.8383 millimeters | -147.3 millimeters |
| 2014 | -5265.2% | -5.73 millimeters | -307.25 millimeters |
| 1979 | -2988.1% | -8.54 millimeters | -263.84 millimeters |
| 1947 | -2633.5% | -9.34 millimeters | -255.32 millimeters |
| 1994 | +1837.1% | 8.95 millimeters | 173.39 millimeters |
| 1970 | +1714.7% | -14.24 millimeters | 229.98 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Myanmar
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 25.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 73.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.8 (2050)
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
Difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.