Precipitation anomalies in Norway

Norway: Precipitation anomalies was 101.72 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
101.72 millimeters
Change on year
down 46.4%
World rank
41st
of 192 countries
All-time high
226.98 millimeters
in 2020
All-time low
-354.69 millimeters
in 1941
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Norway, 1940–2025

-400-2000200194019822025

Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

Norway recorded 101.72 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.

That represents a change of down 46.4% on the previous year and down 54.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Norway peaked at 226.98 millimeters in 2020 and was at its lowest, -354.69 millimeters, in 1941.

That places Norway 41st 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 -138.95 millimeters -354.69 millimeters 41.69 millimeters 10
1950s -146.03 millimeters -272.56 millimeters 36.76 millimeters 10
1960s -120.02 millimeters -273.05 millimeters 100.3 millimeters 10
1970s -76.15 millimeters -214.41 millimeters 103.95 millimeters 10
1980s -44.35 millimeters -184.88 millimeters 184.72 millimeters 10
1990s -29.98 millimeters -238.41 millimeters 151.58 millimeters 10
2000s -11.55 millimeters -179.85 millimeters 96.3 millimeters 10
2010s 33.98 millimeters -202.11 millimeters 222.85 millimeters 10
2020s 98.71 millimeters -59.52 millimeters 226.98 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Norway

  1. 38 Estonia 107.46 millimeters compare
  2. 39 Thailand 104.77 millimeters compare
  3. 40 Colombia 103.87 millimeters compare
  4. 42 Spain 96.6 millimeters compare
  5. 43 New Zealand 94.83 millimeters compare
  6. 44 Nepal 87.35 millimeters compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Norway?
Precipitation anomalies in Norway was 101.72 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 Norway?
The highest recorded value was 226.98 millimeters in 2020.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was -354.69 millimeters in 1941.
How does Norway rank for precipitation anomalies?
Norway ranks 41st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is down 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Norway 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.