Precipitation anomalies in Somalia

Somalia: Precipitation anomalies was -142.82 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-142.82 millimeters
Change on year
down 100.6%
World rank
160th
of 192 countries
All-time high
453.57 millimeters
in 1951
All-time low
-172.69 millimeters
in 1943
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Somalia, 1940–2025

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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 Somalia is -142.82 millimeters, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 100.6% on the previous year and down 308.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Somalia peaked at 453.57 millimeters in 1951 and was at its lowest, -172.69 millimeters, in 1943.

That places Somalia 160th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -5.35 millimeters -172.69 millimeters 234.8 millimeters 10
1950s 103.18 millimeters -78.93 millimeters 453.57 millimeters 10
1960s 45.54 millimeters -94 millimeters 133.19 millimeters 10
1970s -1.67 millimeters -104.7 millimeters 192.14 millimeters 10
1980s 13.08 millimeters -61.75 millimeters 115.9 millimeters 10
1990s 16.82 millimeters -64.92 millimeters 350.71 millimeters 10
2000s -15.76 millimeters -67.95 millimeters 91.57 millimeters 10
2010s -0.7172 millimeters -92.33 millimeters 97.42 millimeters 10
2020s -58.67 millimeters -152.94 millimeters 135.29 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Somalia

  1. 157 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -136.22 millimeters compare
  2. 158 Kyrgyzstan -137.03 millimeters compare
  3. 159 Germany -138.47 millimeters compare
  4. 161 Hungary -144.58 millimeters compare
  5. 162 Benin -145.83 millimeters compare
  6. 163 Cameroon -150.64 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Somalia?
Precipitation anomalies in Somalia was -142.82 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 Somalia?
The highest recorded value was 453.57 millimeters in 1951.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Somalia?
The lowest recorded value was -172.69 millimeters in 1943.
How does Somalia rank for precipitation anomalies?
Somalia ranks 160th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Somalia?
Over the last ten years it is down 308.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Somalia 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

Indicator
Precipitation anomalies
Unit
millimeters
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 16,512 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.