Precipitation anomalies in Austria

Austria: Precipitation anomalies was -159.22 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-159.22 millimeters
Change on year
down 232.0%
World rank
167th
of 192 countries
All-time high
213.62 millimeters
in 1966
All-time low
-350.86 millimeters
in 1942
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Austria, 1940–2025

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Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

Austria recorded -159.22 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 232.0% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Austria peaked at 213.62 millimeters in 1966 and was at its lowest, -350.86 millimeters, in 1942.

Austria ranks 167th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -223.34 millimeters -350.86 millimeters 1.5 millimeters 10
1950s -122.67 millimeters -321.96 millimeters 44.5 millimeters 10
1960s -20.79 millimeters -128.33 millimeters 213.62 millimeters 10
1970s -47.45 millimeters -239.96 millimeters 98.55 millimeters 10
1980s -44.78 millimeters -149.58 millimeters 66.52 millimeters 10
1990s -18.36 millimeters -115.15 millimeters 103.22 millimeters 10
2000s -2.87 millimeters -273.88 millimeters 124.76 millimeters 10
2010s 7.21 millimeters -214.32 millimeters 135 millimeters 10
2020s 31.93 millimeters -159.22 millimeters 204.01 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Austria

  1. 164 Cook Islands -153.83 millimeters compare
  2. 165 Turkey -154.55 millimeters compare
  3. 166 Netherlands -156.41 millimeters compare
  4. 168 Gabon -159.99 millimeters compare
  5. 169 Bangladesh -166.25 millimeters compare
  6. 170 Lebanon -167.78 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Austria?
Precipitation anomalies in Austria was -159.22 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 Austria?
The highest recorded value was 213.62 millimeters in 1966.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was -350.86 millimeters in 1942.
How does Austria rank for precipitation anomalies?
Austria ranks 167th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Austria 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

Indicator
Precipitation anomalies
Unit
millimeters
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 16,512 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.