Precipitation anomalies in South Sudan
South Sudan: Precipitation anomalies was -323.89 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in South Sudan, 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 South Sudan is -323.89 millimeters, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 29.1% on the previous year and down 56.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in South Sudan peaked at 762.88 millimeters in 1950 and was at its lowest, -377.25 millimeters, in 2023.
South Sudan ranks 186th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 | 186.51 millimeters | -144.76 millimeters | 555.17 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 440.78 millimeters | 255.41 millimeters | 762.88 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 227.01 millimeters | -40.22 millimeters | 467.06 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 330.48 millimeters | 229.67 millimeters | 415.37 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 208.76 millimeters | 96.84 millimeters | 415.48 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 159.48 millimeters | 41.55 millimeters | 292.23 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -28.26 millimeters | -169.16 millimeters | 72.19 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -115.07 millimeters | -239.59 millimeters | 8.12 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -269.49 millimeters | -377.25 millimeters | -109.92 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 183 Democratic Republic of Congo -264.02 millimeters compare
- 184 Uganda -267.92 millimeters compare
- 185 Togo -302.47 millimeters compare
- 187 Central African Republic -338.41 millimeters compare
- 188 Cayman Islands -379.98 millimeters compare
- 189 Comoros -383 millimeters compare
More reference data data for South Sudan
- Spring temperature anomalies -2.16 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2213 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.51 °C (2026)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Consumer price index 41,281 2010 = 100 (2024)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.8369 °C (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in South Sudan?
- Precipitation anomalies in South Sudan was -323.89 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 762.88 millimeters in 1950.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -377.25 millimeters in 2023.
- How does South Sudan rank for precipitation anomalies?
- South Sudan ranks 186th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.