Precipitation anomalies in Cyprus

Cyprus: Precipitation anomalies was -80.67 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-80.67 millimeters
Change on year
down 676.7%
World rank
131st
of 192 countries
All-time high
246.85 millimeters
in 2019
All-time low
-164.47 millimeters
in 1990
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Cyprus, 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

The most recent figure for precipitation anomalies in Cyprus is -80.67 millimeters, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 676.7% on the previous year and down 570.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Cyprus peaked at 246.85 millimeters in 2019 and was at its lowest, -164.47 millimeters, in 1990.

Cyprus ranks 131st of 192 countries on this measure, 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
1940s 44.74 millimeters -41.56 millimeters 120.61 millimeters 10
1950s 15.94 millimeters -95.73 millimeters 182.28 millimeters 10
1960s 44.63 millimeters -96.01 millimeters 155.95 millimeters 10
1970s 31.41 millimeters -148.73 millimeters 119.72 millimeters 10
1980s -2.28 millimeters -87.44 millimeters 96.51 millimeters 10
1990s -30.78 millimeters -164.47 millimeters 153.53 millimeters 10
2000s -12.94 millimeters -157.33 millimeters 74.65 millimeters 10
2010s 20.44 millimeters -92.96 millimeters 246.85 millimeters 10
2020s -17.4 millimeters -80.67 millimeters 68.27 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Cyprus

  1. 128 Iran -77.7 millimeters compare
  2. 129 Denmark -78.27 millimeters compare
  3. 130 Slovakia -79.57 millimeters compare
  4. 132 Sudan -81.66 millimeters compare
  5. 133 Djibouti -84.61 millimeters compare
  6. 134 Syria -85.29 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Cyprus?
Precipitation anomalies in Cyprus was -80.67 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 Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 246.85 millimeters in 2019.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was -164.47 millimeters in 1990.
How does Cyprus rank for precipitation anomalies?
Cyprus ranks 131st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is down 570.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cyprus 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.