Precipitation anomalies in Portugal
Portugal: Precipitation anomalies was 255.04 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Portugal, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Portugal stood at 255.04 millimeters.
That represents a change of up 2,151.3% on the previous year and up 219.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Portugal peaked at 437.27 millimeters in 1963 and was at its lowest, -346.93 millimeters, in 1944.
Portugal ranks 19th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | -22.92 millimeters | -346.93 millimeters | 245.55 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 10.69 millimeters | -196.35 millimeters | 201.79 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 145.97 millimeters | -148.95 millimeters | 437.27 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 66.98 millimeters | -101.06 millimeters | 277.08 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.59 millimeters | -178.66 millimeters | 199.15 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -17.23 millimeters | -212.16 millimeters | 270.07 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.16 millimeters | -212.57 millimeters | 186.71 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.45 millimeters | -266.58 millimeters | 266.99 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.94 millimeters | -75.68 millimeters | 255.04 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Portugal?
- Precipitation anomalies in Portugal was 255.04 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 437.27 millimeters in 1963.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -346.93 millimeters in 1944.
- How does Portugal rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Portugal ranks 19th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 219.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.