Precipitation anomalies in Turkey

Turkey: Precipitation anomalies was -154.55 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-154.55 millimeters
Change on year
down 871.5%
World rank
165th
of 192 countries
All-time high
209.79 millimeters
in 1968
All-time low
-178.92 millimeters
in 1943
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Turkey, 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 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Turkey

  1. 162 Benin -145.83 millimeters compare
  2. 163 Cameroon -150.64 millimeters compare
  3. 164 Cook Islands -153.83 millimeters compare
  4. 166 Netherlands -156.41 millimeters compare
  5. 167 Austria -159.22 millimeters compare
  6. 168 Gabon -159.99 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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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

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.