Precipitation anomalies in Niger
Niger: Precipitation anomalies was -15.37 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Niger, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
Niger recorded -15.37 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
That represents a change of down 115.3% on the previous year and down 275.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Niger peaked at 257.36 millimeters in 1947 and was at its lowest, -58.68 millimeters, in 1941.
That places Niger 92nd 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 39.39 millimeters | -58.68 millimeters | 257.36 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 83.24 millimeters | -4.43 millimeters | 175.72 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 40.4 millimeters | -27.79 millimeters | 118.31 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 16.24 millimeters | -9.82 millimeters | 56.82 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -7.17 millimeters | -42.08 millimeters | 38.12 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.36 millimeters | -37.74 millimeters | 59.77 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -15.64 millimeters | -35.06 millimeters | -0.239 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.85 millimeters | -22.32 millimeters | 36 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.13 millimeters | -32.66 millimeters | 100.19 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Niger?
- Precipitation anomalies in Niger was -15.37 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 257.36 millimeters in 1947.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was -58.68 millimeters in 1941.
- How does Niger rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Niger ranks 92nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 275.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.