Precipitation anomalies in Belarus
Belarus: Precipitation anomalies was 29.39 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
29.39 millimeters
Change on year
up 239.4%
World rank
64th
of 192 countries
All-time high
205.69 millimeters
in 1998
All-time low
-264.89 millimeters
in 1942
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Belarus, 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 Belarus stood at 29.39 millimeters.
That represents a change of up 239.4% on the previous year and up 122.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Belarus peaked at 205.69 millimeters in 1998 and was at its lowest, -264.89 millimeters, in 1942.
Belarus ranks 64th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Precipitation anomalies in Belarus, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -82.34 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -77.46 millimeters | -5.9% |
| 1942 | -264.89 millimeters | +242.0% |
| 1943 | -67.5 millimeters | -74.5% |
| 1944 | -157.9 millimeters | +133.9% |
| 1945 | -43.46 millimeters | -72.5% |
| 1946 | -177.01 millimeters | +307.3% |
| 1947 | 9.12 millimeters | -105.2% |
| 1948 | -44.28 millimeters | -585.5% |
| 1949 | -57.45 millimeters | +29.7% |
| 1950 | -78.43 millimeters | +36.5% |
| 1951 | -172.05 millimeters | +119.4% |
| 1952 | 6.53 millimeters | -103.8% |
| 1953 | -183.38 millimeters | -2908.3% |
| 1954 | -44.63 millimeters | -75.7% |
| 1955 | -94.85 millimeters | +112.6% |
| 1956 | -1.11 millimeters | -98.8% |
| 1957 | 16.33 millimeters | -1566.0% |
| 1958 | 87.55 millimeters | +436.3% |
| 1959 | -180.05 millimeters | -305.7% |
| 1960 | 4.25 millimeters | -102.4% |
| 1961 | -86.09 millimeters | -2125.4% |
| 1962 | 148.63 millimeters | -272.6% |
| 1963 | -114.64 millimeters | -177.1% |
| 1964 | -11.18 millimeters | -90.2% |
| 1965 | 25.72 millimeters | -330.0% |
| 1966 | 35.39 millimeters | +37.6% |
| 1967 | 39.56 millimeters | +11.8% |
| 1968 | 25.37 millimeters | -35.9% |
| 1969 | 13.54 millimeters | -46.6% |
| 1970 | 168.93 millimeters | +1147.4% |
| 1971 | 40.02 millimeters | -76.3% |
| 1972 | 62.6 millimeters | +56.4% |
| 1973 | 44.41 millimeters | -29.1% |
| 1974 | 103.75 millimeters | +133.6% |
| 1975 | -60.73 millimeters | -158.5% |
| 1976 | -54 millimeters | -11.1% |
| 1977 | 100.54 millimeters | -286.2% |
| 1978 | 45.28 millimeters | -55.0% |
| 1979 | -43.78 millimeters | -196.7% |
| 1980 | 166.65 millimeters | -480.7% |
| 1981 | 38.62 millimeters | -76.8% |
| 1982 | -8.67 millimeters | -122.5% |
| 1983 | -9.18 millimeters | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 2.47 millimeters | -126.9% |
| 1985 | 99.77 millimeters | +3940.7% |
| 1986 | -6.24 millimeters | -106.3% |
| 1987 | 8.6 millimeters | -237.8% |
| 1988 | 76.93 millimeters | +794.9% |
| 1989 | 68.6 millimeters | -10.8% |
| 1990 | 164.15 millimeters | +139.3% |
| 1991 | -63.05 millimeters | -138.4% |
| 1992 | -26.46 millimeters | -58.0% |
| 1993 | 58.06 millimeters | -319.5% |
| 1994 | 30.58 millimeters | -47.3% |
| 1995 | -20.13 millimeters | -165.8% |
| 1996 | -59.63 millimeters | +196.2% |
| 1997 | 53.62 millimeters | -189.9% |
| 1998 | 205.69 millimeters | +283.6% |
| 1999 | -76.02 millimeters | -137.0% |
| 2000 | 3.3 millimeters | -104.3% |
| 2001 | -3.65 millimeters | -210.3% |
| 2002 | -102.36 millimeters | +2708.0% |
| 2003 | -39.56 millimeters | -61.4% |
| 2004 | 35.87 millimeters | -190.7% |
| 2005 | -22.78 millimeters | -163.5% |
| 2006 | -20.98 millimeters | -7.9% |
| 2007 | -16.23 millimeters | -22.6% |
| 2008 | 44.97 millimeters | -377.1% |
| 2009 | 112.88 millimeters | +151.0% |
| 2010 | 71.29 millimeters | -36.8% |
| 2011 | -87.26 millimeters | -222.4% |
| 2012 | 122.43 millimeters | -240.3% |
| 2013 | -2.16 millimeters | -101.8% |
| 2014 | -97.95 millimeters | +4437.4% |
| 2015 | -131.51 millimeters | +34.3% |
| 2016 | 68.1 millimeters | -151.8% |
| 2017 | 125.83 millimeters | +84.8% |
| 2018 | -82.37 millimeters | -165.5% |
| 2019 | -78.74 millimeters | -4.4% |
| 2020 | -1.8 millimeters | -97.7% |
| 2021 | 70.61 millimeters | -4021.8% |
| 2022 | 101.21 millimeters | +43.3% |
| 2023 | 67.63 millimeters | -33.2% |
| 2024 | -21.08 millimeters | -131.2% |
| 2025 | 29.39 millimeters | -239.4% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 29.39 millimeters is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -15.85 millimeters. (50 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 29.39 millimeters is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -67.1 millimeters. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies in Belarus changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -4437.4% | -2.16 millimeters | -97.95 millimeters |
| 2021 | +4021.8% | -1.8 millimeters | 70.61 millimeters |
| 1985 | +3940.7% | 2.47 millimeters | 99.77 millimeters |
| 1953 | -2908.3% | 6.53 millimeters | -183.38 millimeters |
| 2002 | -2708.0% | -3.65 millimeters | -102.36 millimeters |
| 1961 | -2125.4% | 4.25 millimeters | -86.09 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -96.32 millimeters | -264.89 millimeters | 9.12 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -64.41 millimeters | -183.38 millimeters | 87.55 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 8.05 millimeters | -114.64 millimeters | 148.63 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 40.7 millimeters | -60.73 millimeters | 168.93 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 43.75 millimeters | -9.18 millimeters | 166.65 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.68 millimeters | -76.02 millimeters | 205.69 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.8535 millimeters | -102.36 millimeters | 112.88 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -9.23 millimeters | -131.51 millimeters | 125.83 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.99 millimeters | -21.08 millimeters | 101.21 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belarus
More climate change data for Belarus
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 644.33 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,124 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,377 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,748 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 348.13 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,092 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,078 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 14.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 15.39 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Belarus?
- Precipitation anomalies in Belarus was 29.39 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 Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 205.69 millimeters in 1998.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was -264.89 millimeters in 1942.
- How does Belarus rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Belarus ranks 64th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus 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
Difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.