Precipitation anomalies in Oman
Oman: Precipitation anomalies was -20.65 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Oman, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
Oman recorded -20.65 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
The figure is down 163.1% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Oman peaked at 129.69 millimeters in 1983 and was at its lowest, -40.72 millimeters, in 1984.
Oman ranks 97th of 192 countries on this measure, 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 | 5.63 millimeters | -32.11 millimeters | 49.16 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.3619 millimeters | -26.58 millimeters | 51.36 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.38 millimeters | -34.42 millimeters | 85.61 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -4.69 millimeters | -34.26 millimeters | 81.38 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.83 millimeters | -40.72 millimeters | 129.69 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.05 millimeters | -29.85 millimeters | 93.6 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -14.41 millimeters | -40.13 millimeters | 31.68 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.3 millimeters | -25.17 millimeters | 32.7 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.42 millimeters | -20.65 millimeters | 47.95 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Oman?
- Precipitation anomalies in Oman was -20.65 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 129.69 millimeters in 1983.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was -40.72 millimeters in 1984.
- How does Oman rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Oman ranks 97th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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.