Precipitation anomalies in Senegal
Senegal: Precipitation anomalies was 74.84 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
74.84 millimeters
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
47th
of 192 countries
All-time high
397.89 millimeters
in 1951
All-time low
-198.6 millimeters
in 1941
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Senegal, 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 Senegal is 74.84 millimeters, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and up 94.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Senegal peaked at 397.89 millimeters in 1951 and was at its lowest, -198.6 millimeters, in 1941.
That places Senegal 47th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Precipitation anomalies in Senegal, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -14.12 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -198.6 millimeters | +1306.2% |
| 1942 | 150.79 millimeters | -175.9% |
| 1943 | 219.85 millimeters | +45.8% |
| 1944 | 309.57 millimeters | +40.8% |
| 1945 | 117.14 millimeters | -62.2% |
| 1946 | -29.6 millimeters | -125.3% |
| 1947 | 224.54 millimeters | -858.5% |
| 1948 | 196.7 millimeters | -12.4% |
| 1949 | 84.25 millimeters | -57.2% |
| 1950 | 182.07 millimeters | +116.1% |
| 1951 | 397.89 millimeters | +118.5% |
| 1952 | 186.65 millimeters | -53.1% |
| 1953 | 142.51 millimeters | -23.6% |
| 1954 | 253.63 millimeters | +78.0% |
| 1955 | 345.91 millimeters | +36.4% |
| 1956 | 207.44 millimeters | -40.0% |
| 1957 | 255.67 millimeters | +23.3% |
| 1958 | 226.49 millimeters | -11.4% |
| 1959 | 30.28 millimeters | -86.6% |
| 1960 | 42.12 millimeters | +39.1% |
| 1961 | 185.08 millimeters | +339.4% |
| 1962 | 121.05 millimeters | -34.6% |
| 1963 | 183.06 millimeters | +51.2% |
| 1964 | 138.8 millimeters | -24.2% |
| 1965 | 131.72 millimeters | -5.1% |
| 1966 | 142.56 millimeters | +8.2% |
| 1967 | 281.51 millimeters | +97.5% |
| 1968 | 24.92 millimeters | -91.1% |
| 1969 | 345.3 millimeters | +1285.4% |
| 1970 | 65.36 millimeters | -81.1% |
| 1971 | 114.22 millimeters | +74.8% |
| 1972 | 42.97 millimeters | -62.4% |
| 1973 | 7.4 millimeters | -82.8% |
| 1974 | 52.92 millimeters | +615.0% |
| 1975 | 127.2 millimeters | +140.4% |
| 1976 | 77.71 millimeters | -38.9% |
| 1977 | -48.8 millimeters | -162.8% |
| 1978 | 132.57 millimeters | -371.7% |
| 1979 | 118.43 millimeters | -10.7% |
| 1980 | 42.53 millimeters | -64.1% |
| 1981 | 35.29 millimeters | -17.0% |
| 1982 | -21.62 millimeters | -161.3% |
| 1983 | -111.82 millimeters | +417.1% |
| 1984 | -31.96 millimeters | -71.4% |
| 1985 | 96.69 millimeters | -402.5% |
| 1986 | 42.24 millimeters | -56.3% |
| 1987 | 34.97 millimeters | -17.2% |
| 1988 | 118.34 millimeters | +238.4% |
| 1989 | 151.35 millimeters | +27.9% |
| 1990 | -32.55 millimeters | -121.5% |
| 1991 | 29.62 millimeters | -191.0% |
| 1992 | -41.7 millimeters | -240.8% |
| 1993 | 13.62 millimeters | -132.7% |
| 1994 | 133.01 millimeters | +876.8% |
| 1995 | 85.42 millimeters | -35.8% |
| 1996 | 30.11 millimeters | -64.7% |
| 1997 | -40.85 millimeters | -235.7% |
| 1998 | -101.72 millimeters | +149.0% |
| 1999 | 87.42 millimeters | -185.9% |
| 2000 | 40.42 millimeters | -53.8% |
| 2001 | -18.45 millimeters | -145.6% |
| 2002 | -115.98 millimeters | +528.7% |
| 2003 | 71.49 millimeters | -161.6% |
| 2004 | -125.9 millimeters | -276.1% |
| 2005 | -65.34 millimeters | -48.1% |
| 2006 | -117.84 millimeters | +80.3% |
| 2007 | -47.07 millimeters | -60.1% |
| 2008 | 76.26 millimeters | -262.0% |
| 2009 | 33.94 millimeters | -55.5% |
| 2010 | 98.36 millimeters | +189.8% |
| 2011 | -81.08 millimeters | -182.4% |
| 2012 | 74.41 millimeters | -191.8% |
| 2013 | 4.76 millimeters | -93.6% |
| 2014 | -131.75 millimeters | -2868.8% |
| 2015 | 38.58 millimeters | -129.3% |
| 2016 | -8.07 millimeters | -120.9% |
| 2017 | -57.13 millimeters | +608.2% |
| 2018 | -0.9986 millimeters | -98.3% |
| 2019 | -48.58 millimeters | +4765.1% |
| 2020 | 185.06 millimeters | -480.9% |
| 2021 | -40.09 millimeters | -121.7% |
| 2022 | 55.11 millimeters | -237.5% |
| 2023 | -84.99 millimeters | -254.2% |
| 2024 | 78.15 millimeters | -192.0% |
| 2025 | 74.84 millimeters | -4.2% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 74.84 millimeters is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -16.79 millimeters. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 74.84 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 Senegal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -4765.1% | -0.9986 millimeters | -48.58 millimeters |
| 2014 | -2868.8% | 4.76 millimeters | -131.75 millimeters |
| 1941 | -1306.2% | -14.12 millimeters | -198.6 millimeters |
| 1969 | +1285.4% | 24.92 millimeters | 345.3 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 106.05 millimeters | -198.6 millimeters | 309.57 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 222.85 millimeters | 30.28 millimeters | 397.89 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 159.61 millimeters | 24.92 millimeters | 345.3 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 69 millimeters | -48.8 millimeters | 132.57 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 35.6 millimeters | -111.82 millimeters | 151.35 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.24 millimeters | -101.72 millimeters | 133.01 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -26.85 millimeters | -125.9 millimeters | 76.26 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -11.15 millimeters | -131.75 millimeters | 98.36 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.68 millimeters | -84.99 millimeters | 185.06 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More climate change data for Senegal
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 52.87 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 14,177 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,966 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,211 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 18.74 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 328.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,197 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 536.47 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 660.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.02 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Senegal?
- Precipitation anomalies in Senegal was 74.84 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 397.89 millimeters in 1951.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was -198.6 millimeters in 1941.
- How does Senegal rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Senegal ranks 47th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.