Precipitation anomalies in Malawi
Malawi: Precipitation anomalies was 205.19 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
205.19 millimeters
Change on year
up 1,595.3%
World rank
26th
of 192 countries
All-time high
820.47 millimeters
in 1957
All-time low
-366.19 millimeters
in 1954
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Malawi, 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 Malawi is 205.19 millimeters, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 1,595.3% on the previous year and up 337.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Malawi peaked at 820.47 millimeters in 1957 and was at its lowest, -366.19 millimeters, in 1954.
Malawi ranks 26th 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.
Precipitation anomalies in Malawi, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 142.09 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -135.26 millimeters | -195.2% |
| 1942 | -268.54 millimeters | +98.5% |
| 1943 | -339.26 millimeters | +26.3% |
| 1944 | -36.67 millimeters | -89.2% |
| 1945 | 104.57 millimeters | -385.2% |
| 1946 | 79.24 millimeters | -24.2% |
| 1947 | 57.08 millimeters | -28.0% |
| 1948 | 145.25 millimeters | +154.5% |
| 1949 | -107.62 millimeters | -174.1% |
| 1950 | 222.99 millimeters | -307.2% |
| 1951 | -257.79 millimeters | -215.6% |
| 1952 | 97.79 millimeters | -137.9% |
| 1953 | 591.82 millimeters | +505.2% |
| 1954 | -366.19 millimeters | -161.9% |
| 1955 | 363.86 millimeters | -199.4% |
| 1956 | 211.79 millimeters | -41.8% |
| 1957 | 820.47 millimeters | +287.4% |
| 1958 | 252.26 millimeters | -69.3% |
| 1959 | 236.44 millimeters | -6.3% |
| 1960 | -113.67 millimeters | -148.1% |
| 1961 | 401.42 millimeters | -453.1% |
| 1962 | 118.59 millimeters | -70.5% |
| 1963 | 261.5 millimeters | +120.5% |
| 1964 | -191.35 millimeters | -173.2% |
| 1965 | -64.24 millimeters | -66.4% |
| 1966 | -109.54 millimeters | +70.5% |
| 1967 | 5.57 millimeters | -105.1% |
| 1968 | -41.58 millimeters | -846.0% |
| 1969 | -89.47 millimeters | +115.2% |
| 1970 | -13.77 millimeters | -84.6% |
| 1971 | 22.39 millimeters | -262.5% |
| 1972 | 119.98 millimeters | +435.9% |
| 1973 | -87.32 millimeters | -172.8% |
| 1974 | 330.17 millimeters | -478.1% |
| 1975 | -129.36 millimeters | -139.2% |
| 1976 | 75.89 millimeters | -158.7% |
| 1977 | 122.43 millimeters | +61.3% |
| 1978 | 538.42 millimeters | +339.8% |
| 1979 | 100.75 millimeters | -81.3% |
| 1980 | 95.03 millimeters | -5.7% |
| 1981 | -76.95 millimeters | -181.0% |
| 1982 | 235.6 millimeters | -406.2% |
| 1983 | -68.77 millimeters | -129.2% |
| 1984 | 128.38 millimeters | -286.7% |
| 1985 | 172.2 millimeters | +34.1% |
| 1986 | 320.87 millimeters | +86.3% |
| 1987 | -207.69 millimeters | -164.7% |
| 1988 | -1.08 millimeters | -99.5% |
| 1989 | 447.19 millimeters | -41520.3% |
| 1990 | -213.25 millimeters | -147.7% |
| 1991 | 54.12 millimeters | -125.4% |
| 1992 | -317.65 millimeters | -686.9% |
| 1993 | -91.57 millimeters | -71.2% |
| 1994 | -188.93 millimeters | +106.3% |
| 1995 | -168.33 millimeters | -10.9% |
| 1996 | -7.42 millimeters | -95.6% |
| 1997 | 285.63 millimeters | -3947.9% |
| 1998 | -172.17 millimeters | -160.3% |
| 1999 | 5.75 millimeters | -103.3% |
| 2000 | 192.28 millimeters | +3246.9% |
| 2001 | -3.52 millimeters | -101.8% |
| 2002 | 29.04 millimeters | -925.9% |
| 2003 | 27.62 millimeters | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 110.37 millimeters | +299.7% |
| 2005 | -348.76 millimeters | -416.0% |
| 2006 | 117.18 millimeters | -133.6% |
| 2007 | 153.2 millimeters | +30.7% |
| 2008 | 12.41 millimeters | -91.9% |
| 2009 | 18.63 millimeters | +50.1% |
| 2010 | -19.36 millimeters | -203.9% |
| 2011 | -63.25 millimeters | +226.7% |
| 2012 | 37.37 millimeters | -159.1% |
| 2013 | 12.62 millimeters | -66.2% |
| 2014 | 7.74 millimeters | -38.6% |
| 2015 | -86.35 millimeters | -1215.4% |
| 2016 | -131.46 millimeters | +52.2% |
| 2017 | 162.38 millimeters | -223.5% |
| 2018 | 106.7 millimeters | -34.3% |
| 2019 | 269.21 millimeters | +152.3% |
| 2020 | -3.48 millimeters | -101.3% |
| 2021 | -65.86 millimeters | +1791.6% |
| 2022 | 305.19 millimeters | -563.4% |
| 2023 | 262.53 millimeters | -14.0% |
| 2024 | -13.72 millimeters | -105.2% |
| 2025 | 205.19 millimeters | -1595.3% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 205.19 millimeters is above the median for low income countries, which is -67.27 millimeters. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 205.19 millimeters is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -73.9 millimeters. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies in Malawi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +41520.3% | -1.08 millimeters | 447.19 millimeters |
| 1997 | +3947.9% | -7.42 millimeters | 285.63 millimeters |
| 2000 | +3246.9% | 5.75 millimeters | 192.28 millimeters |
| 2021 | -1791.6% | -3.48 millimeters | -65.86 millimeters |
| 2025 | +1595.3% | -13.72 millimeters | 205.19 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -35.91 millimeters | -339.26 millimeters | 145.25 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 217.35 millimeters | -366.19 millimeters | 820.47 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 17.72 millimeters | -191.35 millimeters | 401.42 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 107.96 millimeters | -129.36 millimeters | 538.42 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 104.48 millimeters | -207.69 millimeters | 447.19 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -81.38 millimeters | -317.65 millimeters | 285.63 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.85 millimeters | -348.76 millimeters | 192.28 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.56 millimeters | -131.46 millimeters | 269.21 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 114.97 millimeters | -65.86 millimeters | 305.19 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More climate change data for Malawi
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 415.04 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,106 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,605 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,501 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 89.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,185 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,819 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 366.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 10.64 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Malawi?
- Precipitation anomalies in Malawi was 205.19 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 820.47 millimeters in 1957.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was -366.19 millimeters in 1954.
- How does Malawi rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Malawi ranks 26th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 337.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.