Precipitation anomalies in Australia
Australia: Precipitation anomalies was 0.3538 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Australia, 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 Australia is 0.3538 millimeters, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 99.6% on the previous year and up 100.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Australia peaked at 259.1 millimeters in 1974 and was at its lowest, -211.9 millimeters, in 2019.
That places Australia 74th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -42.1 millimeters | -135.27 millimeters | 84.56 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -35.44 millimeters | -133.84 millimeters | 110.87 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -39.31 millimeters | -136.96 millimeters | 57.62 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 29.92 millimeters | -145.11 millimeters | 259.1 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.97 millimeters | -54 millimeters | 100.32 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.8 millimeters | -129.72 millimeters | 84.24 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -10.2 millimeters | -158.07 millimeters | 202.12 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.66 millimeters | -211.9 millimeters | 198.51 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.13 millimeters | -19.49 millimeters | 99.51 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 71 Puerto Rico 9.32 millimeters compare
- 73 Honduras 1.9 millimeters compare
- 75 Cape Verde -0.1924 millimeters compare
- 76 Morocco -1.52 millimeters compare
- 77 Canada -2.37 millimeters compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Australia?
- Precipitation anomalies in Australia was 0.3538 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 Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 259.1 millimeters in 1974.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was -211.9 millimeters in 2019.
- How does Australia rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Australia ranks 74th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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
The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.