Precipitation anomalies in Estonia
Estonia: Precipitation anomalies was 107.46 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
107.46 millimeters
Change on year
up 718.6%
World rank
38th
of 192 countries
All-time high
204.55 millimeters
in 1981
All-time low
-200.16 millimeters
in 1941
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Estonia, 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 Estonia stood at 107.46 millimeters.
That represents a change of up 718.6% on the previous year and up 329.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Estonia peaked at 204.55 millimeters in 1981 and was at its lowest, -200.16 millimeters, in 1941.
Estonia ranks 38th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Precipitation anomalies in Estonia, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -117.59 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -200.16 millimeters | +70.2% |
| 1942 | -184.14 millimeters | -8.0% |
| 1943 | -38.19 millimeters | -79.3% |
| 1944 | -83.6 millimeters | +118.9% |
| 1945 | 19.06 millimeters | -122.8% |
| 1946 | -94.05 millimeters | -593.6% |
| 1947 | -188.71 millimeters | +100.7% |
| 1948 | -14.61 millimeters | -92.3% |
| 1949 | -23.91 millimeters | +63.6% |
| 1950 | -43.39 millimeters | +81.5% |
| 1951 | -195.6 millimeters | +350.8% |
| 1952 | 49.22 millimeters | -125.2% |
| 1953 | -180.11 millimeters | -465.9% |
| 1954 | 6.8 millimeters | -103.8% |
| 1955 | -131.79 millimeters | -2038.2% |
| 1956 | -40.53 millimeters | -69.2% |
| 1957 | 67.05 millimeters | -265.4% |
| 1958 | -79.08 millimeters | -217.9% |
| 1959 | -152.29 millimeters | +92.6% |
| 1960 | -14.3 millimeters | -90.6% |
| 1961 | -20.26 millimeters | +41.7% |
| 1962 | 138.07 millimeters | -781.6% |
| 1963 | -87 millimeters | -163.0% |
| 1964 | -156.55 millimeters | +79.9% |
| 1965 | -81.79 millimeters | -47.8% |
| 1966 | 18.15 millimeters | -122.2% |
| 1967 | 17.86 millimeters | -1.6% |
| 1968 | -48.98 millimeters | -374.2% |
| 1969 | -107.2 millimeters | +118.9% |
| 1970 | -30.76 millimeters | -71.3% |
| 1971 | -9.97 millimeters | -67.6% |
| 1972 | 72.5 millimeters | -827.4% |
| 1973 | 55.74 millimeters | -23.1% |
| 1974 | 66.58 millimeters | +19.4% |
| 1975 | -68.67 millimeters | -203.2% |
| 1976 | -114.02 millimeters | +66.0% |
| 1977 | 67.16 millimeters | -158.9% |
| 1978 | 125.77 millimeters | +87.3% |
| 1979 | 5.63 millimeters | -95.5% |
| 1980 | 17.63 millimeters | +213.1% |
| 1981 | 204.55 millimeters | +1060.3% |
| 1982 | -77.96 millimeters | -138.1% |
| 1983 | 62.97 millimeters | -180.8% |
| 1984 | 42.94 millimeters | -31.8% |
| 1985 | 82.45 millimeters | +92.0% |
| 1986 | 21.48 millimeters | -73.9% |
| 1987 | 59.18 millimeters | +175.5% |
| 1988 | 118.69 millimeters | +100.6% |
| 1989 | 42.6 millimeters | -64.1% |
| 1990 | 128.55 millimeters | +201.7% |
| 1991 | 16.88 millimeters | -86.9% |
| 1992 | -90.71 millimeters | -637.5% |
| 1993 | 13.17 millimeters | -114.5% |
| 1994 | -13.88 millimeters | -205.4% |
| 1995 | 11.67 millimeters | -184.1% |
| 1996 | -119.23 millimeters | -1121.5% |
| 1997 | -35.71 millimeters | -70.1% |
| 1998 | 78.62 millimeters | -320.2% |
| 1999 | -66.71 millimeters | -184.9% |
| 2000 | 21.74 millimeters | -132.6% |
| 2001 | 69.4 millimeters | +219.2% |
| 2002 | -134.16 millimeters | -293.3% |
| 2003 | -35.19 millimeters | -73.8% |
| 2004 | 48.29 millimeters | -237.2% |
| 2005 | -97.56 millimeters | -302.0% |
| 2006 | -149.8 millimeters | +53.5% |
| 2007 | 40.19 millimeters | -126.8% |
| 2008 | 184.01 millimeters | +357.9% |
| 2009 | 66.8 millimeters | -63.7% |
| 2010 | 89.57 millimeters | +34.1% |
| 2011 | -18.2 millimeters | -120.3% |
| 2012 | 198.18 millimeters | -1188.7% |
| 2013 | -99.99 millimeters | -150.5% |
| 2014 | -30.66 millimeters | -69.3% |
| 2015 | -46.79 millimeters | +52.6% |
| 2016 | 63.03 millimeters | -234.7% |
| 2017 | 94.79 millimeters | +50.4% |
| 2018 | -153.93 millimeters | -262.4% |
| 2019 | 40.75 millimeters | -126.5% |
| 2020 | 55.45 millimeters | +36.1% |
| 2021 | 20.97 millimeters | -62.2% |
| 2022 | -56.67 millimeters | -370.2% |
| 2023 | 52.41 millimeters | -192.5% |
| 2024 | -17.37 millimeters | -133.1% |
| 2025 | 107.46 millimeters | -718.6% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 107.46 millimeters is above the median for high income countries, which is -18.65 millimeters. (65 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 107.46 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 Estonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | -2038.2% | 6.8 millimeters | -131.79 millimeters |
| 2012 | +1188.7% | -18.2 millimeters | 198.18 millimeters |
| 1996 | -1121.5% | 11.67 millimeters | -119.23 millimeters |
| 1981 | +1060.3% | 17.63 millimeters | 204.55 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -92.59 millimeters | -200.16 millimeters | 19.06 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -69.97 millimeters | -195.6 millimeters | 67.05 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -34.2 millimeters | -156.55 millimeters | 138.07 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 17 millimeters | -114.02 millimeters | 125.77 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 57.45 millimeters | -77.96 millimeters | 204.55 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -7.74 millimeters | -119.23 millimeters | 128.55 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.37 millimeters | -149.8 millimeters | 184.01 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.67 millimeters | -153.93 millimeters | 198.18 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.04 millimeters | -56.67 millimeters | 107.46 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More climate change data for Estonia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 22.20 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 871.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 170.85 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 700.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.6447 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 25.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 178.32 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 175.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.6624 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Estonia?
- Precipitation anomalies in Estonia was 107.46 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 204.55 millimeters in 1981.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -200.16 millimeters in 1941.
- How does Estonia rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Estonia ranks 38th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 329.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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.