Precipitation anomalies in Finland

Finland: Precipitation anomalies was 22.35 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
22.35 millimeters
Change on year
down 64.2%
World rank
66th
of 192 countries
All-time high
185.62 millimeters
in 1974
All-time low
-329.41 millimeters
in 1941
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Finland, 1940–2025

-400-2000200194019822025

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 Finland is 22.35 millimeters, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 64.2% on the previous year and down 82.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Finland peaked at 185.62 millimeters in 1974 and was at its lowest, -329.41 millimeters, in 1941.

That places Finland 66th 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 -104.42 millimeters -329.41 millimeters 3.76 millimeters 10
1950s -66.35 millimeters -180.78 millimeters 69.39 millimeters 10
1960s -38.39 millimeters -124.7 millimeters 52.43 millimeters 10
1970s -12.42 millimeters -146.91 millimeters 185.62 millimeters 10
1980s -0.0686 millimeters -93.62 millimeters 132.04 millimeters 10
1990s -23.32 millimeters -101.1 millimeters 93.48 millimeters 10
2000s -25.48 millimeters -140.57 millimeters 86.78 millimeters 10
2010s 30.9 millimeters -95.79 millimeters 142.42 millimeters 10
2020s 68.52 millimeters 19.1 millimeters 123.36 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 63 Heard Island and McDonald Islands 29.5 millimeters compare
  2. 64 Belarus 29.39 millimeters compare
  3. 65 Sweden 23.14 millimeters compare
  4. 67 Italy 21.4 millimeters compare
  5. 68 Albania 14.22 millimeters compare
  6. 69 Russia 13.12 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Finland?
Precipitation anomalies in Finland was 22.35 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 Finland?
The highest recorded value was 185.62 millimeters in 1974.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was -329.41 millimeters in 1941.
How does Finland rank for precipitation anomalies?
Finland ranks 66th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is down 82.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland 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.