Precipitation anomalies in India
India: Precipitation anomalies was 219.26 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in India, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
India recorded 219.26 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
That represents a change of up 11.3% on the previous year and up 974.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in India peaked at 247.55 millimeters in 1953 and was at its lowest, -289.99 millimeters, in 1987.
That places India 22nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 44.95 millimeters | -106.59 millimeters | 219.54 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 120.02 millimeters | -77.56 millimeters | 247.55 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 39.1 millimeters | -108.41 millimeters | 156.07 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -58.38 millimeters | -226.55 millimeters | 95.84 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -104.04 millimeters | -289.99 millimeters | 52.33 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.9 millimeters | -185.02 millimeters | 245.93 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -32.4 millimeters | -185.15 millimeters | 109.86 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.06 millimeters | -83.06 millimeters | 189.58 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 111.44 millimeters | -27.41 millimeters | 219.26 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in India?
- Precipitation anomalies in India was 219.26 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 247.55 millimeters in 1953.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -289.99 millimeters in 1987.
- How does India rank for precipitation anomalies?
- India ranks 22nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 974.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.