Precipitation anomalies in France
France: Precipitation anomalies was 65.05 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in France, 1940–2025
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 France is 65.05 millimeters, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 60.6% on the previous year and up 153.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in France peaked at 234.65 millimeters in 1981 and was at its lowest, -233.71 millimeters, in 1945.
France ranks 50th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -131.85 millimeters | -233.71 millimeters | -14.15 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -37.3 millimeters | -213.06 millimeters | 96.89 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 41.27 millimeters | -155.18 millimeters | 152.95 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 74.05 millimeters | -42.67 millimeters | 183.31 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 42.07 millimeters | -153.24 millimeters | 234.65 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -22.32 millimeters | -196.57 millimeters | 138.25 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -8.97 millimeters | -145.08 millimeters | 134.18 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.22 millimeters | -122.08 millimeters | 153.34 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 114.79 millimeters | 64.22 millimeters | 199.73 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in France?
- Precipitation anomalies in France was 65.05 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 234.65 millimeters in 1981.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -233.71 millimeters in 1945.
- How does France rank for precipitation anomalies?
- France ranks 50th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.