Precipitation anomalies in Russia

Russia: Precipitation anomalies was 13.12 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
13.12 millimeters
Change on year
up 204.4%
World rank
69th
of 192 countries
All-time high
51.28 millimeters
in 1990
All-time low
-69.55 millimeters
in 1944
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Russia, 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

In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Russia stood at 13.12 millimeters.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 204.4% on the previous year and up 123.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Russia peaked at 51.28 millimeters in 1990 and was at its lowest, -69.55 millimeters, in 1944.

Russia ranks 69th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -54.08 millimeters -69.55 millimeters -26.07 millimeters 10
1950s -38.35 millimeters -59.72 millimeters -16.67 millimeters 10
1960s -6.51 millimeters -45.55 millimeters 8.82 millimeters 10
1970s 13.08 millimeters -29.85 millimeters 34.84 millimeters 10
1980s 8.01 millimeters -10.6 millimeters 30.36 millimeters 10
1990s 6.81 millimeters -22.47 millimeters 51.28 millimeters 10
2000s 1.71 millimeters -22.28 millimeters 29.48 millimeters 10
2010s -3.9 millimeters -22 millimeters 20.66 millimeters 10
2020s 3.78 millimeters -12.56 millimeters 14.15 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 66 Finland 22.35 millimeters compare
  2. 67 Italy 21.4 millimeters compare
  3. 68 Albania 14.22 millimeters compare
  4. 70 China 11.19 millimeters compare
  5. 71 Puerto Rico 9.32 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Russia?
Precipitation anomalies in Russia was 13.12 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 Russia?
The highest recorded value was 51.28 millimeters in 1990.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was -69.55 millimeters in 1944.
How does Russia rank for precipitation anomalies?
Russia ranks 69th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 123.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia 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.