Precipitation anomalies in South Korea
South Korea: Precipitation anomalies was 32.11 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in South Korea, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 32.11 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 78.1% on the previous year and up 112.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in South Korea peaked at 546.28 millimeters in 1956 and was at its lowest, -762.64 millimeters, in 1942.
South Korea ranks 62nd 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 | -237.37 millimeters | -762.64 millimeters | 248.42 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 34.66 millimeters | -372.98 millimeters | 546.28 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.42 millimeters | -275.65 millimeters | 291.38 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 68.34 millimeters | -210.58 millimeters | 529.62 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 126.74 millimeters | -320.83 millimeters | 444.73 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 60.12 millimeters | -385.46 millimeters | 400.63 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.4407 millimeters | -344.23 millimeters | 446.84 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -59.03 millimeters | -320.33 millimeters | 184.76 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 105.76 millimeters | -154.16 millimeters | 352.3 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in South Korea?
- Precipitation anomalies in South Korea was 32.11 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 546.28 millimeters in 1956.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -762.64 millimeters in 1942.
- How does South Korea rank for precipitation anomalies?
- South Korea ranks 62nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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
The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.