Precipitation anomalies in Sudan

Sudan: Precipitation anomalies was -81.66 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-81.66 millimeters
Change on year
down 959.3%
World rank
132nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
472.38 millimeters
in 1950
All-time low
-110.79 millimeters
in 2023
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Sudan, 1940–2025

-2000200400194019822025

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 Sudan stood at -81.66 millimeters.

The figure is down 959.3% on the previous year and down 10.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Sudan peaked at 472.38 millimeters in 1950 and was at its lowest, -110.79 millimeters, in 2023.

Sudan ranks 132nd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 112 millimeters -40.67 millimeters 428.38 millimeters 10
1950s 112.9 millimeters 5.52 millimeters 472.38 millimeters 10
1960s 34.21 millimeters -75.03 millimeters 203.19 millimeters 10
1970s 63.41 millimeters 29.55 millimeters 123.97 millimeters 10
1980s 29.45 millimeters -26.06 millimeters 84.29 millimeters 10
1990s 31.88 millimeters -39.19 millimeters 74.13 millimeters 10
2000s -9.23 millimeters -58.63 millimeters 20.03 millimeters 10
2010s -24.59 millimeters -74.08 millimeters 42.67 millimeters 10
2020s -56.18 millimeters -110.79 millimeters 9.5 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Sudan

  1. 129 Denmark -78.27 millimeters compare
  2. 130 Slovakia -79.57 millimeters compare
  3. 131 Cyprus -80.67 millimeters compare
  4. 133 Djibouti -84.61 millimeters compare
  5. 134 Syria -85.29 millimeters compare
  6. 135 United States Virgin Islands -85.6 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Sudan?
Precipitation anomalies in Sudan was -81.66 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 Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 472.38 millimeters in 1950.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was -110.79 millimeters in 2023.
How does Sudan rank for precipitation anomalies?
Sudan ranks 132nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this 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

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.