Precipitation anomalies in Ecuador

Ecuador: Precipitation anomalies was 70.06 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
70.06 millimeters
Change on year
up 112.9%
World rank
48th
of 192 countries
All-time high
2,226 millimeters
in 1941
All-time low
-1,254 millimeters
in 1940
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Ecuador, 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 Ecuador is 70.06 millimeters, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 112.9% on the previous year and down 64.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Ecuador peaked at 2,226 millimeters in 1941 and was at its lowest, -1,254 millimeters, in 1940.

Ecuador ranks 48th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -172.52 millimeters -1,254 millimeters 2,226 millimeters 10
1950s -313.41 millimeters -709.28 millimeters 387.3 millimeters 10
1960s -483.85 millimeters -864.72 millimeters -181.32 millimeters 10
1970s -192.61 millimeters -545.05 millimeters 128.84 millimeters 10
1980s -77.01 millimeters -642.08 millimeters 1,019 millimeters 10
1990s 139.74 millimeters -365.31 millimeters 1,065 millimeters 10
2000s -200.72 millimeters -547.63 millimeters 41.98 millimeters 10
2010s 58.57 millimeters -256.72 millimeters 402.15 millimeters 10
2020s -138.73 millimeters -544.59 millimeters 183.24 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Ecuador

  1. 45 Liberia 84.28 millimeters compare
  2. 46 Latvia 81.78 millimeters compare
  3. 47 Senegal 74.84 millimeters compare
  4. 49 Vanuatu 65.51 millimeters compare
  5. 50 France 65.05 millimeters compare
  6. 51 Jamaica 62.28 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Ecuador?
Precipitation anomalies in Ecuador was 70.06 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 Ecuador?
The highest recorded value was 2,226 millimeters in 1941.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Ecuador?
The lowest recorded value was -1,254 millimeters in 1940.
How does Ecuador rank for precipitation anomalies?
Ecuador ranks 48th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Ecuador?
Over the last ten years it is down 64.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ecuador 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.