Precipitation anomalies in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan: Precipitation anomalies was -60.81 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-60.81 millimeters
Change on year
down 576.1%
World rank
115th
of 192 countries
All-time high
113.75 millimeters
in 1969
All-time low
-87.36 millimeters
in 1941
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Turkmenistan, 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

Turkmenistan recorded -60.81 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.

The figure is down 576.1% on the previous year and down 481.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Turkmenistan peaked at 113.75 millimeters in 1969 and was at its lowest, -87.36 millimeters, in 1941.

That places Turkmenistan 115th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 -52.31 millimeters -87.36 millimeters 23.63 millimeters 10
1950s 10.54 millimeters -33.31 millimeters 84.17 millimeters 10
1960s -0.9926 millimeters -45.9 millimeters 113.75 millimeters 10
1970s 10.07 millimeters -39.61 millimeters 58.72 millimeters 10
1980s 5.92 millimeters -34.93 millimeters 76.2 millimeters 10
1990s 12.04 millimeters -28.34 millimeters 39.91 millimeters 10
2000s -4.96 millimeters -76.52 millimeters 53.8 millimeters 10
2010s -6.76 millimeters -46.08 millimeters 62.19 millimeters 10
2020s -44.27 millimeters -80.01 millimeters -2.74 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Turkmenistan

  1. 112 Pakistan -58.8 millimeters compare
  2. 113 Dominican Republic -58.85 millimeters compare
  3. 114 Poland -58.96 millimeters compare
  4. 116 Angola -65.61 millimeters compare
  5. 117 Burkina Faso -67.27 millimeters compare
  6. 118 Chile -72.48 millimeters compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Turkmenistan?
Precipitation anomalies in Turkmenistan was -60.81 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 Turkmenistan?
The highest recorded value was 113.75 millimeters in 1969.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Turkmenistan?
The lowest recorded value was -87.36 millimeters in 1941.
How does Turkmenistan rank for precipitation anomalies?
Turkmenistan ranks 115th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 481.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Turkmenistan 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.