Precipitation anomalies in North Korea

North Korea: Precipitation anomalies was 127.56 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
127.56 millimeters
Change on year
up 27.1%
World rank
34th
of 192 countries
All-time high
574.87 millimeters
in 1990
All-time low
-468.56 millimeters
in 1942
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in North Korea, 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

North Korea recorded 127.56 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.1% on the previous year and up 186.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in North Korea peaked at 574.87 millimeters in 1990 and was at its lowest, -468.56 millimeters, in 1942.

That places North Korea 34th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -79.01 millimeters -468.56 millimeters 270.27 millimeters 10
1950s -8.07 millimeters -195.13 millimeters 214.76 millimeters 10
1960s 200.41 millimeters 15.24 millimeters 489.34 millimeters 10
1970s 101.73 millimeters -236.94 millimeters 465.08 millimeters 10
1980s 62.83 millimeters -174.88 millimeters 248.27 millimeters 10
1990s 47.17 millimeters -157.47 millimeters 574.87 millimeters 10
2000s -1.79 millimeters -115.17 millimeters 326.71 millimeters 10
2010s -25.39 millimeters -398.65 millimeters 324.94 millimeters 10
2020s 178.39 millimeters 33.89 millimeters 374.97 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near North Korea

  1. 31 Eswatini 140.05 millimeters compare
  2. 32 Gambia 132.42 millimeters compare
  3. 33 South Africa 130.44 millimeters compare
  4. 35 Myanmar 123.22 millimeters compare
  5. 36 Cambodia 111.3 millimeters compare
  6. 37 Namibia 109.96 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in North Korea?
Precipitation anomalies in North Korea was 127.56 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 North Korea?
The highest recorded value was 574.87 millimeters in 1990.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in North Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -468.56 millimeters in 1942.
How does North Korea rank for precipitation anomalies?
North Korea ranks 34th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in North Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 186.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Korea 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.