Precipitation anomalies in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Precipitation anomalies was -87.14 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom stood at -87.14 millimeters.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 190.3% on the previous year and down 199.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in United Kingdom peaked at 175.28 millimeters in 2012 and was at its lowest, -316.4 millimeters, in 1955.
That places United Kingdom 136th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -181.1 millimeters | -304.88 millimeters | -11.68 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -139.37 millimeters | -316.4 millimeters | 35.55 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -118.35 millimeters | -236.55 millimeters | -21.11 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -88.19 millimeters | -208.86 millimeters | 30.87 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.93 millimeters | -88.44 millimeters | 69.58 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -28.44 millimeters | -173.62 millimeters | 120.56 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.52 millimeters | -203.21 millimeters | 168.09 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.53 millimeters | -175.18 millimeters | 175.28 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.14 millimeters | -87.14 millimeters | 131.67 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in United Kingdom?
- Precipitation anomalies in United Kingdom was -87.14 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 175.28 millimeters in 2012.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -316.4 millimeters in 1955.
- How does United Kingdom rank for precipitation anomalies?
- United Kingdom ranks 136th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 199.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.