Precipitation anomalies in Greenland

Greenland: Precipitation anomalies was 46.03 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
46.03 millimeters
Change on year
up 244.1%
World rank
56th
of 192 countries
All-time high
83.13 millimeters
in 1976
All-time low
-115.13 millimeters
in 1966
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Greenland, 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

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 53 Hong Kong 55.66 millimeters compare
  2. 54 Bahamas 48.76 millimeters compare
  3. 55 North Macedonia 48.27 millimeters compare
  4. 57 Madagascar 45.76 millimeters compare
  5. 58 Belize 45.34 millimeters compare
  6. 59 Isle of Man 44.78 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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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

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.