Precipitation anomalies in China
China: Precipitation anomalies was 11.19 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in China, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
China recorded 11.19 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
That represents a change of down 74.4% on the previous year and up 194.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in China peaked at 188.54 millimeters in 1946 and was at its lowest, -122.43 millimeters, in 2011.
That places China 70th 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 | 15.23 millimeters | -79.54 millimeters | 188.54 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 72.38 millimeters | 4.55 millimeters | 155.27 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 51.35 millimeters | 22.88 millimeters | 125.29 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 28.36 millimeters | -22.64 millimeters | 91.79 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 39.88 millimeters | -9.26 millimeters | 96.1 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 58.03 millimeters | 21.99 millimeters | 132.76 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -25.88 millimeters | -93.6 millimeters | 36.95 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -24.54 millimeters | -122.43 millimeters | 47.07 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -5.78 millimeters | -57.43 millimeters | 43.67 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in China?
- Precipitation anomalies in China was 11.19 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 188.54 millimeters in 1946.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -122.43 millimeters in 2011.
- How does China rank for precipitation anomalies?
- China ranks 70th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 194.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.