Precipitation anomalies in Pakistan
Pakistan: Precipitation anomalies was -58.8 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Pakistan, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Pakistan stood at -58.8 millimeters.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 249.8% on the previous year and down 191.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Pakistan peaked at 249.52 millimeters in 1953 and was at its lowest, -269.63 millimeters, in 1946.
That places Pakistan 112th 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 | -115.57 millimeters | -269.63 millimeters | 38.05 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 39.73 millimeters | -54.55 millimeters | 249.52 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -37.56 millimeters | -123.66 millimeters | 97.87 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -5.45 millimeters | -138.19 millimeters | 97.07 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.77 millimeters | -55.41 millimeters | 89.36 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.4 millimeters | -53.49 millimeters | 173.15 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -41.98 millimeters | -159.1 millimeters | 66.01 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.13 millimeters | -137.86 millimeters | 75.27 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3155 millimeters | -141.72 millimeters | 133.95 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Pakistan?
- Precipitation anomalies in Pakistan was -58.8 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 249.52 millimeters in 1953.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -269.63 millimeters in 1946.
- How does Pakistan rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Pakistan ranks 112th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 191.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.