Precipitation anomalies in Senegal
Senegal: Precipitation anomalies was 74.84 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Senegal, 1940–2025
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 Senegal is 74.84 millimeters, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and up 94.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Senegal peaked at 397.89 millimeters in 1951 and was at its lowest, -198.6 millimeters, in 1941.
That places Senegal 47th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 106.05 millimeters | -198.6 millimeters | 309.57 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 222.85 millimeters | 30.28 millimeters | 397.89 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 159.61 millimeters | 24.92 millimeters | 345.3 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 69 millimeters | -48.8 millimeters | 132.57 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 35.6 millimeters | -111.82 millimeters | 151.35 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.24 millimeters | -101.72 millimeters | 133.01 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -26.85 millimeters | -125.9 millimeters | 76.26 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -11.15 millimeters | -131.75 millimeters | 98.36 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.68 millimeters | -84.99 millimeters | 185.06 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Senegal?
- Precipitation anomalies in Senegal was 74.84 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 397.89 millimeters in 1951.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was -198.6 millimeters in 1941.
- How does Senegal rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Senegal ranks 47th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.