Precipitation anomalies in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Precipitation anomalies was -27.47 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates is -27.47 millimeters, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 131.2% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in United Arab Emirates peaked at 96.54 millimeters in 1997 and was at its lowest, -37.17 millimeters, in 1956.
United Arab Emirates ranks 103rd 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 18.33 millimeters | -34.4 millimeters | 81.8 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 14.87 millimeters | -37.17 millimeters | 85.04 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.5 millimeters | -34.87 millimeters | 56.18 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.4566 millimeters | -28.66 millimeters | 86.11 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.96 millimeters | -32.4 millimeters | 92.5 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.77 millimeters | -34.66 millimeters | 96.54 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -13.76 millimeters | -36.87 millimeters | 18.08 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -11.34 millimeters | -31.87 millimeters | 20.53 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.43 millimeters | -35.06 millimeters | 88.05 millimeters | 6 |
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More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.794 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in United Arab Emirates?
- Precipitation anomalies in United Arab Emirates was -27.47 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 96.54 millimeters in 1997.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -37.17 millimeters in 1956.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for precipitation anomalies?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 103rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.