Precipitation anomalies in United States
United States: Precipitation anomalies was -18.65 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Precipitation anomalies in United States, 1940–2025
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 United States is -18.65 millimeters, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 163.0% on the previous year and down 146.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in United States peaked at 108.96 millimeters in 2019 and was at its lowest, -129.92 millimeters, in 1966.
That places United States 95th 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 | -33.91 millimeters | -122.25 millimeters | 55.66 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -48 millimeters | -125.98 millimeters | 44.42 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -66.85 millimeters | -129.92 millimeters | 3.16 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -21.33 millimeters | -104.66 millimeters | 73.77 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.17 millimeters | -64.25 millimeters | 104.25 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.58 millimeters | -64.57 millimeters | 79.05 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -31.12 millimeters | -78.88 millimeters | 29.37 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.45 millimeters | -103.1 millimeters | 108.96 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -7.49 millimeters | -31.84 millimeters | 29.61 millimeters | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in United States?
- Precipitation anomalies in United States was -18.65 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 States?
- The highest recorded value was 108.96 millimeters in 2019.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -129.92 millimeters in 1966.
- How does United States rank for precipitation anomalies?
- United States ranks 95th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 146.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.