Precipitation anomalies in Italy
Italy: Precipitation anomalies was 21.4 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Italy, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
Italy recorded 21.4 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
The figure is down 84.9% on the previous year and up 141.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Italy peaked at 353.66 millimeters in 1972 and was at its lowest, -268.47 millimeters, in 1945.
Italy ranks 67th of 192 countries on this measure, 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 | -140.76 millimeters | -268.47 millimeters | -59.81 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -35.37 millimeters | -206.17 millimeters | 171.13 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 67.83 millimeters | -138.91 millimeters | 229.32 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 99.88 millimeters | -56.69 millimeters | 353.66 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -50.19 millimeters | -185.31 millimeters | 91.75 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -69.18 millimeters | -141.9 millimeters | 166.83 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -24.04 millimeters | -175.41 millimeters | 133.53 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.23 millimeters | -156.46 millimeters | 316.04 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -8.2 millimeters | -188.65 millimeters | 141.41 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Italy?
- Precipitation anomalies in Italy was 21.4 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 353.66 millimeters in 1972.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -268.47 millimeters in 1945.
- How does Italy rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Italy ranks 67th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.