Precipitation anomalies in Denmark

Denmark: Precipitation anomalies was -78.27 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-78.27 millimeters
Change on year
down 137.8%
World rank
129th
of 192 countries
All-time high
207.11 millimeters
in 2024
All-time low
-298.98 millimeters
in 1947
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Denmark, 1940–2025

-2000200194019822025

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 Denmark is -78.27 millimeters, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 137.8% on the previous year and down 148.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Denmark peaked at 207.11 millimeters in 2024 and was at its lowest, -298.98 millimeters, in 1947.

That places Denmark 129th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -145.05 millimeters -298.98 millimeters -4.54 millimeters 10
1950s -88.55 millimeters -230.24 millimeters 74.98 millimeters 10
1960s -20.84 millimeters -148.9 millimeters 95.9 millimeters 10
1970s -59.54 millimeters -198.73 millimeters 57.37 millimeters 10
1980s -0.4897 millimeters -172.39 millimeters 120.59 millimeters 10
1990s -40.03 millimeters -239.47 millimeters 133.77 millimeters 10
2000s 14.2 millimeters -134.51 millimeters 116.25 millimeters 10
2010s 26.5 millimeters -151.25 millimeters 161.74 millimeters 10
2020s 61.4 millimeters -78.27 millimeters 207.11 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 126 Uzbekistan -76.64 millimeters compare
  2. 127 Montenegro -77.37 millimeters compare
  3. 128 Iran -77.7 millimeters compare
  4. 130 Slovakia -79.57 millimeters compare
  5. 131 Cyprus -80.67 millimeters compare
  6. 132 Sudan -81.66 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Denmark?
Precipitation anomalies in Denmark was -78.27 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 Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 207.11 millimeters in 2024.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was -298.98 millimeters in 1947.
How does Denmark rank for precipitation anomalies?
Denmark ranks 129th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 148.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark 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.