Precipitation anomalies in Nigeria
Nigeria: Precipitation anomalies was -73.8 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Nigeria, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded -73.8 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
That represents a change of up 30.9% on the previous year and down 24.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Nigeria peaked at 229.39 millimeters in 1980 and was at its lowest, -364.4 millimeters, in 1949.
That places Nigeria 122nd 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 | -114.51 millimeters | -364.4 millimeters | 228.43 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 7.74 millimeters | -189.88 millimeters | 188.96 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -73.6 millimeters | -319.85 millimeters | 146.2 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 42.83 millimeters | -100.65 millimeters | 133.81 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.36 millimeters | -224.01 millimeters | 229.39 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.62 millimeters | -49.39 millimeters | 202.96 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -65.02 millimeters | -101.35 millimeters | -2.4 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.21 millimeters | -104.65 millimeters | 173.51 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -113.86 millimeters | -201.59 millimeters | -73.8 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 119 Switzerland -73.38 millimeters compare
- 120 Bulgaria -73.48 millimeters compare
- 121 Antigua and Barbuda -73.73 millimeters compare
- 123 Congo -74 millimeters compare
- 124 Palestine -74.54 millimeters compare
- 125 Costa Rica -76.39 millimeters compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Nigeria?
- Precipitation anomalies in Nigeria was -73.8 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 229.39 millimeters in 1980.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -364.4 millimeters in 1949.
- How does Nigeria rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Nigeria ranks 122nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.