Precipitation anomalies in Tanzania
Tanzania: Precipitation anomalies was -107.04 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Tanzania, 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 Tanzania is -107.04 millimeters, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 140.9% on the previous year and down 493.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Tanzania peaked at 685.59 millimeters in 1957 and was at its lowest, -415.38 millimeters, in 1943.
That places Tanzania 145th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -77.79 millimeters | -415.38 millimeters | 160.77 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 264.55 millimeters | -39.34 millimeters | 685.59 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 209.75 millimeters | -56.02 millimeters | 580.68 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 254.13 millimeters | 118.83 millimeters | 531.58 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 173.97 millimeters | 39.74 millimeters | 357.17 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.32 millimeters | -159.95 millimeters | 206.2 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -67.84 millimeters | -280.66 millimeters | 144.51 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.13 millimeters | -77.4 millimeters | 187.03 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.26 millimeters | -138.68 millimeters | 279.29 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Tanzania?
- Precipitation anomalies in Tanzania was -107.04 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 685.59 millimeters in 1957.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was -415.38 millimeters in 1943.
- How does Tanzania rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Tanzania ranks 145th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 493.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.