Precipitation anomalies in Greenland
Greenland: Precipitation anomalies was 46.03 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Greenland, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Greenland stood at 46.03 millimeters.
That represents a change of up 244.1% on the previous year and up 314.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Greenland peaked at 83.13 millimeters in 1976 and was at its lowest, -115.13 millimeters, in 1966.
That places Greenland 56th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -19.32 millimeters | -82.25 millimeters | 74.24 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -27.2 millimeters | -101.61 millimeters | 32.95 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -37.88 millimeters | -115.13 millimeters | 37.58 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -15.43 millimeters | -80.8 millimeters | 83.13 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -20.25 millimeters | -68.18 millimeters | 39.37 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -3.49 millimeters | -51 millimeters | 75.46 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.46 millimeters | -80.84 millimeters | 40.07 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.15 millimeters | -61.54 millimeters | 38.77 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.97 millimeters | 13.38 millimeters | 60.87 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Greenland
- 53 Hong Kong 55.66 millimeters compare
- 54 Bahamas 48.76 millimeters compare
- 55 North Macedonia 48.27 millimeters compare
- 57 Madagascar 45.76 millimeters compare
- 58 Belize 45.34 millimeters compare
- 59 Isle of Man 44.78 millimeters compare
More reference data data for Greenland
- Temperature anomalies by month 5.41 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7088 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.3783 °C (2026)
- Winter temperature anomalies 4.1 °C (2025)
- Annual precipitation 482.24 millimeters (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.8 °C (2025)
- Share of adults who are obese 29.3% (2024)
- Share of men who are overweight or obese 57.7% (2024)
- Share of adults who are overweight or obese 60.4% (2024)
- Wealth share of the richest 1% 27.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Greenland?
- Precipitation anomalies in Greenland was 46.03 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 Greenland?
- The highest recorded value was 83.13 millimeters in 1976.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Greenland?
- The lowest recorded value was -115.13 millimeters in 1966.
- How does Greenland rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Greenland ranks 56th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Greenland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 314.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greenland 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.