Precipitation anomalies in Greece

Greece: Precipitation anomalies was -13.63 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-13.63 millimeters
Change on year
up 79.9%
World rank
90th
of 192 countries
All-time high
243.4 millimeters
in 1972
All-time low
-249.42 millimeters
in 2000
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Greece, 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 Greece is -13.63 millimeters, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 79.9% on the previous year and down 114.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Greece peaked at 243.4 millimeters in 1972 and was at its lowest, -249.42 millimeters, in 2000.

That places Greece 90th 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 -6.46 millimeters -166.42 millimeters 190.74 millimeters 10
1950s 29.2 millimeters -93.58 millimeters 168.79 millimeters 10
1960s 95.01 millimeters -114.47 millimeters 225.73 millimeters 10
1970s 77.86 millimeters -231.45 millimeters 243.4 millimeters 10
1980s -25.18 millimeters -226.69 millimeters 94.51 millimeters 10
1990s -55.91 millimeters -213.49 millimeters 78.67 millimeters 10
2000s -16.18 millimeters -249.42 millimeters 180.14 millimeters 10
2010s 58.68 millimeters -77.75 millimeters 140.2 millimeters 10
2020s 6.21 millimeters -67.89 millimeters 127.56 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 87 Saudi Arabia -12.52 millimeters compare
  2. 88 Mauritania -13.11 millimeters compare
  3. 89 Mexico -13.54 millimeters compare
  4. 91 Faroe Islands -14.26 millimeters compare
  5. 92 Niger -15.37 millimeters compare
  6. 93 Haiti -16.79 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Greece?
Precipitation anomalies in Greece was -13.63 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 Greece?
The highest recorded value was 243.4 millimeters in 1972.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was -249.42 millimeters in 2000.
How does Greece rank for precipitation anomalies?
Greece ranks 90th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is down 114.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece 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.