Precipitation anomalies in Nepal

Nepal: Precipitation anomalies was 87.35 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
87.35 millimeters
Change on year
down 50.7%
World rank
44th
of 192 countries
All-time high
808.35 millimeters
in 1950
All-time low
-463.41 millimeters
in 1992
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Nepal, 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 Nepal is 87.35 millimeters, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 50.7% on the previous year and up 143.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Nepal peaked at 808.35 millimeters in 1950 and was at its lowest, -463.41 millimeters, in 1992.

Nepal ranks 44th 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 20.84 millimeters -426.25 millimeters 439.4 millimeters 10
1950s 312.9 millimeters 9.08 millimeters 808.35 millimeters 10
1960s 76.74 millimeters -211.02 millimeters 380.29 millimeters 10
1970s 10.35 millimeters -269.49 millimeters 542.79 millimeters 10
1980s -106.68 millimeters -326.78 millimeters 78.64 millimeters 10
1990s -50.02 millimeters -463.41 millimeters 235.62 millimeters 10
2000s -29.83 millimeters -292.01 millimeters 384.86 millimeters 10
2010s 53.62 millimeters -201.37 millimeters 193.28 millimeters 10
2020s 185.92 millimeters -216.79 millimeters 539.77 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 41 Norway 101.72 millimeters compare
  2. 42 Spain 96.6 millimeters compare
  3. 43 New Zealand 94.83 millimeters compare
  4. 45 Liberia 84.28 millimeters compare
  5. 46 Latvia 81.78 millimeters compare
  6. 47 Senegal 74.84 millimeters compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Nepal?
Precipitation anomalies in Nepal was 87.35 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 Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 808.35 millimeters in 1950.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was -463.41 millimeters in 1992.
How does Nepal rank for precipitation anomalies?
Nepal ranks 44th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is up 143.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal 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.