Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index in Russia

Russia: Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index was -0.7072 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.7072
Change on year
down 302.9%
World rank
115th
of 188 countries
All-time high
2.63
in 1966
All-time low
-1.63
in 2016
Years of data
64
1960–2023

Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index in Russia, 1960–2023

-2-10123196019912023

Source: Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html.

Analysis

The most recent figure for standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Russia is -0.7072, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 302.9% on the previous year and down 176.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Russia peaked at 2.63 in 1966 and was at its lowest, -1.63, in 2016.

That places Russia 115th out of 188 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.7606 -1.2 2.63 10
1970s 0.3602 -1.08 1.74 10
1980s 0.3377 -0.4685 1.25 10
1990s 0.1601 -0.5958 0.9471 10
2000s 0.5018 -0.9069 1.78 10
2010s -0.3105 -1.63 1.26 10
2020s -0.6862 -1.3 0.3486 4

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 112 Lithuania -0.6648 compare
  2. 113 Botswana -0.6872 compare
  3. 114 Sao Tome and Principe -0.7011 compare
  4. 116 Colombia -0.7208 compare
  5. 117 South Africa -0.7253 compare
  6. 118 Cyprus -0.7342 compare

See the full ranking of 189 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Russia?
Standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Russia was -0.7072 in 2023, according to Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html.
What is the highest standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 2.63 in 1966.
What is the lowest standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was -1.63 in 2016.
How does Russia rank for standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index?
Russia ranks 115th out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
Is standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is down 176.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia data come from?
The figures come from Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html, published as part of Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index
Source
Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
189 places, 12,095 data points, 1960–2023
Last refreshed

The SPEI fulfills the requirements of a drought index since its multi-scalar character enables it to be used by different scientific disciplines to detect, monitor, and analyze droughts. Like the sc-PDSI and the SPI, the SPEI can measure drought severity according to its intensity and duration, and can identify the onset and end of drought episodes. The SPEI allows comparison of drought severity through time and space, since it can be calculated over a wide range of climates, as can the SPI.