Precipitation anomalies in Iceland
Iceland: Precipitation anomalies was -34.55 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Iceland, 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 Iceland stood at -34.55 millimeters.
That represents a change of up 64.4% on the previous year and down 120.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Iceland peaked at 357.63 millimeters in 1953 and was at its lowest, -455.68 millimeters, in 1965.
That places Iceland 104th 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 | -151.11 millimeters | -277.8 millimeters | -59.2 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -44.46 millimeters | -240.9 millimeters | 357.63 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -190.81 millimeters | -455.68 millimeters | -11.36 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -47.17 millimeters | -237.15 millimeters | 221.96 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -95.59 millimeters | -323.12 millimeters | 98.55 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -17.4 millimeters | -169.54 millimeters | 200.25 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -8.73 millimeters | -160.35 millimeters | 105.02 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.87 millimeters | -320.17 millimeters | 186.56 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -20.43 millimeters | -121.47 millimeters | 134.06 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 101 South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands -25.01 millimeters compare
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- 106 Yemen -43.77 millimeters compare
- 107 Trinidad and Tobago -45.98 millimeters compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Iceland?
- Precipitation anomalies in Iceland was -34.55 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 357.63 millimeters in 1953.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -455.68 millimeters in 1965.
- How does Iceland rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Iceland ranks 104th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 120.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.