Precipitation anomalies in Turkey
Turkey: Precipitation anomalies was -154.55 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in Turkey, 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 Turkey stood at -154.55 millimeters.
That represents a change of down 871.5% on the previous year and down 423.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Turkey peaked at 209.79 millimeters in 1968 and was at its lowest, -178.92 millimeters, in 1943.
Turkey ranks 165th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -68.8 millimeters | -178.92 millimeters | 81.63 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -22.19 millimeters | -85.79 millimeters | 79.33 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 54.09 millimeters | -97.65 millimeters | 209.79 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 35.17 millimeters | -68.45 millimeters | 144.86 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.76 millimeters | -110.94 millimeters | 147.05 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -3.11 millimeters | -113.98 millimeters | 74.6 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -18.84 millimeters | -159.27 millimeters | 123.02 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.48 millimeters | -97.47 millimeters | 90.86 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -47.02 millimeters | -154.55 millimeters | 96.5 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Turkey?
- Precipitation anomalies in Turkey was -154.55 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 209.79 millimeters in 1968.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was -178.92 millimeters in 1943.
- How does Turkey rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Turkey ranks 165th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is down 423.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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.