Precipitation anomalies in Romania

Romania: Precipitation anomalies was -117.92 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-117.92 millimeters
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
147th
of 192 countries
All-time high
244.56 millimeters
in 2005
All-time low
-288.1 millimeters
in 1950
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Romania, 1940–2025

-2000200194019822025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for precipitation anomalies in Romania is -117.92 millimeters, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and down 52.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Romania peaked at 244.56 millimeters in 2005 and was at its lowest, -288.1 millimeters, in 1950.

Romania ranks 147th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -149.15 millimeters -273.3 millimeters 72.92 millimeters 10
1950s -99.05 millimeters -288.1 millimeters 107.15 millimeters 10
1960s 2.08 millimeters -148.06 millimeters 154.15 millimeters 10
1970s 88.13 millimeters -11.46 millimeters 214.87 millimeters 10
1980s 25.24 millimeters -103.09 millimeters 192.62 millimeters 10
1990s 19.34 millimeters -125.92 millimeters 117.99 millimeters 10
2000s -9.56 millimeters -197.89 millimeters 244.56 millimeters 10
2010s -18.34 millimeters -221.43 millimeters 168.77 millimeters 10
2020s -72.39 millimeters -146.62 millimeters 12.51 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 144 Azerbaijan -104.47 millimeters compare
  2. 145 Tanzania -107.04 millimeters compare
  3. 146 Mauritius -110.6 millimeters compare
  4. 148 Moldova -118.81 millimeters compare
  5. 149 Serbia -121.1 millimeters compare
  6. 150 Japan -124.37 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Romania?
Precipitation anomalies in Romania was -117.92 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 Romania?
The highest recorded value was 244.56 millimeters in 2005.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was -288.1 millimeters in 1950.
How does Romania rank for precipitation anomalies?
Romania ranks 147th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 52.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania 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.