Precipitation anomalies in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Precipitation anomalies was -60.81 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-60.81 millimeters
Change on year
down 576.1%
World rank
115th
of 192 countries
All-time high
113.75 millimeters
in 1969
All-time low
-87.36 millimeters
in 1941
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Turkmenistan, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
Turkmenistan recorded -60.81 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
The figure is down 576.1% on the previous year and down 481.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Turkmenistan peaked at 113.75 millimeters in 1969 and was at its lowest, -87.36 millimeters, in 1941.
That places Turkmenistan 115th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -77.15 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -87.36 millimeters | +13.2% |
| 1942 | -81.26 millimeters | -7.0% |
| 1943 | -41.28 millimeters | -49.2% |
| 1944 | -47.02 millimeters | +13.9% |
| 1945 | -41.74 millimeters | -11.2% |
| 1946 | -80.73 millimeters | +93.4% |
| 1947 | -66.73 millimeters | -17.3% |
| 1948 | -23.46 millimeters | -64.8% |
| 1949 | 23.63 millimeters | -200.7% |
| 1950 | -33.31 millimeters | -241.0% |
| 1951 | -2.71 millimeters | -91.9% |
| 1952 | 18.74 millimeters | -792.2% |
| 1953 | 84.17 millimeters | +349.2% |
| 1954 | 38.19 millimeters | -54.6% |
| 1955 | -7.66 millimeters | -120.1% |
| 1956 | -1.25 millimeters | -83.7% |
| 1957 | 22.25 millimeters | -1881.2% |
| 1958 | -29.37 millimeters | -232.0% |
| 1959 | 16.31 millimeters | -155.5% |
| 1960 | -44.83 millimeters | -374.8% |
| 1961 | -45.9 millimeters | +2.4% |
| 1962 | -30.31 millimeters | -34.0% |
| 1963 | 12.12 millimeters | -140.0% |
| 1964 | 15.53 millimeters | +28.1% |
| 1965 | -4.29 millimeters | -127.6% |
| 1966 | -28.06 millimeters | +554.3% |
| 1967 | 8.24 millimeters | -129.4% |
| 1968 | -6.17 millimeters | -175.0% |
| 1969 | 113.75 millimeters | -1942.4% |
| 1970 | -39.61 millimeters | -134.8% |
| 1971 | -32 millimeters | -19.2% |
| 1972 | 58.72 millimeters | -283.5% |
| 1973 | 29.58 millimeters | -49.6% |
| 1974 | 12.98 millimeters | -56.1% |
| 1975 | -36.66 millimeters | -382.5% |
| 1976 | 40.06 millimeters | -209.3% |
| 1977 | -9.15 millimeters | -122.9% |
| 1978 | 42.63 millimeters | -565.7% |
| 1979 | 34.17 millimeters | -19.8% |
| 1980 | 36.72 millimeters | +7.5% |
| 1981 | 76.2 millimeters | +107.5% |
| 1982 | 11.7 millimeters | -84.6% |
| 1983 | -34.93 millimeters | -398.5% |
| 1984 | 7.6 millimeters | -121.8% |
| 1985 | -26.28 millimeters | -445.8% |
| 1986 | -33.52 millimeters | +27.6% |
| 1987 | 11.91 millimeters | -135.5% |
| 1988 | 31.52 millimeters | +164.6% |
| 1989 | -21.75 millimeters | -169.0% |
| 1990 | 0.407 millimeters | -101.9% |
| 1991 | 22.02 millimeters | +5309.1% |
| 1992 | 35.86 millimeters | +62.9% |
| 1993 | 32.35 millimeters | -9.8% |
| 1994 | 17.14 millimeters | -47.0% |
| 1995 | -28.34 millimeters | -265.3% |
| 1996 | -19.15 millimeters | -32.4% |
| 1997 | 15.23 millimeters | -179.5% |
| 1998 | 39.91 millimeters | +162.1% |
| 1999 | 4.93 millimeters | -87.7% |
| 2000 | -51.93 millimeters | -1154.3% |
| 2001 | -40.77 millimeters | -21.5% |
| 2002 | 36.98 millimeters | -190.7% |
| 2003 | 53.8 millimeters | +45.5% |
| 2004 | 24.73 millimeters | -54.0% |
| 2005 | -2.71 millimeters | -111.0% |
| 2006 | -22.61 millimeters | +733.6% |
| 2007 | -5.71 millimeters | -74.8% |
| 2008 | -76.52 millimeters | +1240.6% |
| 2009 | 35.16 millimeters | -146.0% |
| 2010 | -24.16 millimeters | -168.7% |
| 2011 | -3.68 millimeters | -84.8% |
| 2012 | -15.15 millimeters | +311.2% |
| 2013 | -25.59 millimeters | +68.9% |
| 2014 | -46.08 millimeters | +80.1% |
| 2015 | 15.95 millimeters | -134.6% |
| 2016 | 16.57 millimeters | +3.9% |
| 2017 | -20.25 millimeters | -222.2% |
| 2018 | -27.44 millimeters | +35.5% |
| 2019 | 62.19 millimeters | -326.7% |
| 2020 | -2.74 millimeters | -104.4% |
| 2021 | -80.01 millimeters | +2824.0% |
| 2022 | -39.78 millimeters | -50.3% |
| 2023 | -73.26 millimeters | +84.1% |
| 2024 | -8.99 millimeters | -87.7% |
| 2025 | -60.81 millimeters | +576.1% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's -60.81 millimeters is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -15.85 millimeters, 3.8× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's -60.81 millimeters is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -67.1 millimeters, 91% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies in Turkmenistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +5309.1% | 0.407 millimeters | 22.02 millimeters |
| 2021 | -2824.0% | -2.74 millimeters | -80.01 millimeters |
| 1969 | +1942.4% | -6.17 millimeters | 113.75 millimeters |
| 1957 | +1881.2% | -1.25 millimeters | 22.25 millimeters |
| 2008 | -1240.6% | -5.71 millimeters | -76.52 millimeters |
| 2000 | -1154.3% | 4.93 millimeters | -51.93 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -52.31 millimeters | -87.36 millimeters | 23.63 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 10.54 millimeters | -33.31 millimeters | 84.17 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.9926 millimeters | -45.9 millimeters | 113.75 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.07 millimeters | -39.61 millimeters | 58.72 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.92 millimeters | -34.93 millimeters | 76.2 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.04 millimeters | -28.34 millimeters | 39.91 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -4.96 millimeters | -76.52 millimeters | 53.8 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -6.76 millimeters | -46.08 millimeters | 62.19 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -44.27 millimeters | -80.01 millimeters | -2.74 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
More climate change data for Turkmenistan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 401.02 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 10,722 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,821 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 7,901 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 10.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 282.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,665 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,374 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 291.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 8.96 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Turkmenistan?
- Precipitation anomalies in Turkmenistan was -60.81 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 Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 113.75 millimeters in 1969.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -87.36 millimeters in 1941.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Turkmenistan ranks 115th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 481.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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.