Precipitation anomalies in Israel
Israel: Precipitation anomalies was -58.52 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-58.52 millimeters
Change on year
down 81.5%
World rank
111th
of 192 countries
All-time high
156.32 millimeters
in 1971
All-time low
-99.46 millimeters
in 1999
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Israel, 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 Israel is -58.52 millimeters, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 81.5% on the previous year and down 368.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Israel peaked at 156.32 millimeters in 1971 and was at its lowest, -99.46 millimeters, in 1999.
Israel ranks 111th 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.
Precipitation anomalies in Israel, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -11.9 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | 49.15 millimeters | -512.9% |
| 1942 | -3.83 millimeters | -107.8% |
| 1943 | -6.48 millimeters | +69.1% |
| 1944 | 32.81 millimeters | -606.3% |
| 1945 | -7.47 millimeters | -122.8% |
| 1946 | -22.93 millimeters | +206.9% |
| 1947 | -33.56 millimeters | +46.4% |
| 1948 | 61 millimeters | -281.8% |
| 1949 | 102.68 millimeters | +68.3% |
| 1950 | -20.82 millimeters | -120.3% |
| 1951 | 43.2 millimeters | -307.4% |
| 1952 | -20.13 millimeters | -146.6% |
| 1953 | 152.36 millimeters | -856.9% |
| 1954 | 36.32 millimeters | -76.2% |
| 1955 | -17.57 millimeters | -148.4% |
| 1956 | -1.99 millimeters | -88.7% |
| 1957 | 68.48 millimeters | -3537.2% |
| 1958 | -87.05 millimeters | -227.1% |
| 1959 | -34.47 millimeters | -60.4% |
| 1960 | -36.81 millimeters | +6.8% |
| 1961 | 11.74 millimeters | -131.9% |
| 1962 | -74.79 millimeters | -737.0% |
| 1963 | 13.95 millimeters | -118.7% |
| 1964 | 9.36 millimeters | -32.9% |
| 1965 | 17.05 millimeters | +82.1% |
| 1966 | 9.94 millimeters | -41.7% |
| 1967 | 84.78 millimeters | +752.6% |
| 1968 | 27.51 millimeters | -67.6% |
| 1969 | 44.22 millimeters | +60.8% |
| 1970 | -4.76 millimeters | -110.8% |
| 1971 | 156.32 millimeters | -3384.7% |
| 1972 | 37.13 millimeters | -76.3% |
| 1973 | -37.26 millimeters | -200.4% |
| 1974 | 76.29 millimeters | -304.8% |
| 1975 | -2.08 millimeters | -102.7% |
| 1976 | -39.71 millimeters | +1807.8% |
| 1977 | 20.38 millimeters | -151.3% |
| 1978 | -41.42 millimeters | -303.3% |
| 1979 | 7.84 millimeters | -118.9% |
| 1980 | 51.88 millimeters | +562.1% |
| 1981 | -36.31 millimeters | -170.0% |
| 1982 | 3.78 millimeters | -110.4% |
| 1983 | 21.12 millimeters | +458.8% |
| 1984 | -4.34 millimeters | -120.6% |
| 1985 | -12.44 millimeters | +186.4% |
| 1986 | 38.72 millimeters | -411.2% |
| 1987 | 5.76 millimeters | -85.1% |
| 1988 | 81.51 millimeters | +1314.9% |
| 1989 | -55.17 millimeters | -167.7% |
| 1990 | -34.85 millimeters | -36.8% |
| 1991 | 103.62 millimeters | -397.3% |
| 1992 | 97.8 millimeters | -5.6% |
| 1993 | -44.8 millimeters | -145.8% |
| 1994 | 91.53 millimeters | -304.3% |
| 1995 | -61.13 millimeters | -166.8% |
| 1996 | -0.0736 millimeters | -99.9% |
| 1997 | 38.91 millimeters | -52934.4% |
| 1998 | -28.39 millimeters | -173.0% |
| 1999 | -99.46 millimeters | +250.4% |
| 2000 | -11.4 millimeters | -88.5% |
| 2001 | -59.28 millimeters | +420.0% |
| 2002 | 45.67 millimeters | -177.0% |
| 2003 | 19.39 millimeters | -57.6% |
| 2004 | -6.73 millimeters | -134.7% |
| 2005 | -36.8 millimeters | +446.7% |
| 2006 | -26.19 millimeters | -28.8% |
| 2007 | -27.65 millimeters | +5.6% |
| 2008 | -55.4 millimeters | +100.4% |
| 2009 | -17.82 millimeters | -67.8% |
| 2010 | -44.37 millimeters | +149.0% |
| 2011 | 8.92 millimeters | -120.1% |
| 2012 | 32.16 millimeters | +260.4% |
| 2013 | 1.02 millimeters | -96.8% |
| 2014 | -28.3 millimeters | -2886.5% |
| 2015 | 21.79 millimeters | -177.0% |
| 2016 | -6.91 millimeters | -131.7% |
| 2017 | -90.31 millimeters | +1207.6% |
| 2018 | 70.6 millimeters | -178.2% |
| 2019 | 50.75 millimeters | -28.1% |
| 2020 | 62.85 millimeters | +23.8% |
| 2021 | -48.48 millimeters | -177.1% |
| 2022 | -35.5 millimeters | -26.8% |
| 2023 | 10.72 millimeters | -130.2% |
| 2024 | -32.24 millimeters | -400.8% |
| 2025 | -58.52 millimeters | +81.5% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's -58.52 millimeters is below the median for high income countries, which is -18.65 millimeters, 3.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Israel's -58.52 millimeters is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -27.45 millimeters, 2.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies in Israel changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +52934.4% | -0.0736 millimeters | 38.91 millimeters |
| 1957 | +3537.2% | -1.99 millimeters | 68.48 millimeters |
| 1971 | +3384.7% | -4.76 millimeters | 156.32 millimeters |
| 2014 | -2886.5% | 1.02 millimeters | -28.3 millimeters |
| 1976 | -1807.8% | -2.08 millimeters | -39.71 millimeters |
| 1988 | +1314.9% | 5.76 millimeters | 81.51 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 15.95 millimeters | -33.56 millimeters | 102.68 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 11.83 millimeters | -87.05 millimeters | 152.36 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 10.7 millimeters | -74.79 millimeters | 84.78 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 17.27 millimeters | -41.42 millimeters | 156.32 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.45 millimeters | -55.17 millimeters | 81.51 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.32 millimeters | -99.46 millimeters | 103.62 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -17.62 millimeters | -59.28 millimeters | 45.67 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.53 millimeters | -90.31 millimeters | 70.6 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -16.86 millimeters | -58.52 millimeters | 62.85 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More climate change data for Israel
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 53.90 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,228 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 601.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 626.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 22.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 328.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 325.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.23 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Israel?
- Precipitation anomalies in Israel was -58.52 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 156.32 millimeters in 1971.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was -99.46 millimeters in 1999.
- How does Israel rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Israel ranks 111th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 368.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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
Difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.