Precipitation anomalies in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Precipitation anomalies was 206 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Zimbabwe, 1940–2025
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 Zimbabwe stood at 206 millimeters.
That represents a change of up 166.1% on the previous year and up 207.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Zimbabwe peaked at 539.67 millimeters in 1948 and was at its lowest, -437.1 millimeters, in 1965.
Zimbabwe ranks 25th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top 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 | 115.86 millimeters | -183.37 millimeters | 539.67 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 81.13 millimeters | -294.55 millimeters | 526.57 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -84.18 millimeters | -437.1 millimeters | 199.22 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 16.47 millimeters | -234.64 millimeters | 281.34 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -39.62 millimeters | -216.5 millimeters | 125.89 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -45.16 millimeters | -218.77 millimeters | 147.17 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.61 millimeters | -308.08 millimeters | 336.27 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.32 millimeters | -191.47 millimeters | 242.18 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.08 millimeters | -311.79 millimeters | 206 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Zimbabwe?
- Precipitation anomalies in Zimbabwe was 206 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 539.67 millimeters in 1948.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -437.1 millimeters in 1965.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Zimbabwe ranks 25th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 207.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.