Annual precipitation in Spain
Spain: Annual precipitation was 741.69 millimeters in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
741.69 millimeters
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
126th
of 192 countries
All-time high
991.16 millimeters
in 1972
All-time low
458.99 millimeters
in 1945
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Annual precipitation in Spain, 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 annual precipitation in Spain is 741.69 millimeters, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation in Spain peaked at 991.16 millimeters in 1972 and was at its lowest, 458.99 millimeters, in 1945.
Spain ranks 126th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Annual precipitation in Spain, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 689.93 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | 670.33 millimeters | -2.8% |
| 1942 | 657.99 millimeters | -1.8% |
| 1943 | 556.33 millimeters | -15.5% |
| 1944 | 479.89 millimeters | -13.7% |
| 1945 | 458.99 millimeters | -4.4% |
| 1946 | 655.63 millimeters | +42.8% |
| 1947 | 696.35 millimeters | +6.2% |
| 1948 | 653.24 millimeters | -6.2% |
| 1949 | 551.09 millimeters | -15.6% |
| 1950 | 511.2 millimeters | -7.2% |
| 1951 | 755.45 millimeters | +47.8% |
| 1952 | 591.69 millimeters | -21.7% |
| 1953 | 510.06 millimeters | -13.8% |
| 1954 | 521.76 millimeters | +2.3% |
| 1955 | 677.56 millimeters | +29.9% |
| 1956 | 632.25 millimeters | -6.7% |
| 1957 | 595.33 millimeters | -5.8% |
| 1958 | 653.12 millimeters | +9.7% |
| 1959 | 763.16 millimeters | +16.8% |
| 1960 | 889.61 millimeters | +16.6% |
| 1961 | 658.43 millimeters | -26.0% |
| 1962 | 686.84 millimeters | +4.3% |
| 1963 | 843.45 millimeters | +22.8% |
| 1964 | 573.29 millimeters | -32.0% |
| 1965 | 707.68 millimeters | +23.4% |
| 1966 | 749.54 millimeters | +5.9% |
| 1967 | 644.08 millimeters | -14.1% |
| 1968 | 682.43 millimeters | +6.0% |
| 1969 | 890.1 millimeters | +30.4% |
| 1970 | 638.16 millimeters | -28.3% |
| 1971 | 885.64 millimeters | +38.8% |
| 1972 | 991.16 millimeters | +11.9% |
| 1973 | 618.08 millimeters | -37.6% |
| 1974 | 650.33 millimeters | +5.2% |
| 1975 | 677.95 millimeters | +4.2% |
| 1976 | 726.86 millimeters | +7.2% |
| 1977 | 787.05 millimeters | +8.3% |
| 1978 | 646.46 millimeters | -17.9% |
| 1979 | 801.5 millimeters | +24.0% |
| 1980 | 600 millimeters | -25.1% |
| 1981 | 607.28 millimeters | +1.2% |
| 1982 | 643.1 millimeters | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 609.72 millimeters | -5.2% |
| 1984 | 720.43 millimeters | +18.2% |
| 1985 | 642.74 millimeters | -10.8% |
| 1986 | 630.21 millimeters | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 751.73 millimeters | +19.3% |
| 1988 | 653.49 millimeters | -13.1% |
| 1989 | 770.15 millimeters | +17.9% |
| 1990 | 563.13 millimeters | -26.9% |
| 1991 | 582.02 millimeters | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 597.38 millimeters | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 605.37 millimeters | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 517.64 millimeters | -14.5% |
| 1995 | 583.65 millimeters | +12.8% |
| 1996 | 853.15 millimeters | +46.2% |
| 1997 | 804.46 millimeters | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 549.83 millimeters | -31.7% |
| 1999 | 617.06 millimeters | +12.2% |
| 2000 | 654.11 millimeters | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 646.39 millimeters | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 688.49 millimeters | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 743.64 millimeters | +8.0% |
| 2004 | 592.63 millimeters | -20.3% |
| 2005 | 471.73 millimeters | -20.4% |
| 2006 | 658.77 millimeters | +39.7% |
| 2007 | 578.02 millimeters | -12.3% |
| 2008 | 707.25 millimeters | +22.4% |
| 2009 | 644.13 millimeters | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 813.16 millimeters | +26.2% |
| 2011 | 571.98 millimeters | -29.7% |
| 2012 | 572.58 millimeters | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 730.17 millimeters | +27.5% |
| 2014 | 707.38 millimeters | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 540.1 millimeters | -23.6% |
| 2016 | 703.54 millimeters | +30.3% |
| 2017 | 493.72 millimeters | -29.8% |
| 2018 | 828.36 millimeters | +67.8% |
| 2019 | 620.44 millimeters | -25.1% |
| 2020 | 675.41 millimeters | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 661.64 millimeters | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 638.66 millimeters | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 582.9 millimeters | -8.7% |
| 2024 | 705.35 millimeters | +21.0% |
| 2025 | 741.69 millimeters | +5.2% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 741.69 millimeters is below the median for high income countries, which is 891.63 millimeters, 83% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Spain's 741.69 millimeters is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 765.92 millimeters, 97% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 606.98 millimeters | 458.99 millimeters | 696.35 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 621.16 millimeters | 510.06 millimeters | 763.16 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 732.55 millimeters | 573.29 millimeters | 890.1 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 742.32 millimeters | 618.08 millimeters | 991.16 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 662.88 millimeters | 600 millimeters | 770.15 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 627.37 millimeters | 517.64 millimeters | 853.15 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 638.51 millimeters | 471.73 millimeters | 743.64 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 658.14 millimeters | 493.72 millimeters | 828.36 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 667.61 millimeters | 582.9 millimeters | 741.69 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More climate change data for Spain
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 944.68 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 31,851 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,475 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 24,376 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 28.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 870.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 8,160 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,530 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,630 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 24.64 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation in Spain?
- Annual precipitation in Spain was 741.69 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 annual precipitation recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 991.16 millimeters in 1972.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 458.99 millimeters in 1945.
- How does Spain rank for annual precipitation?
- Spain ranks 126th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Spain 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 Annual precipitation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total annual precipitation—rain and snow—calculated as the sum of daily averages, reported as the depth of water falling to Earth's surface, excluding fog and dew.