Precipitation anomalies in France
France: Precipitation anomalies was 65.05 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
65.05 millimeters
Change on year
down 60.6%
World rank
50th
of 192 countries
All-time high
234.65 millimeters
in 1981
All-time low
-233.71 millimeters
in 1945
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in France, 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 France is 65.05 millimeters, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 60.6% on the previous year and up 153.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in France peaked at 234.65 millimeters in 1981 and was at its lowest, -233.71 millimeters, in 1945.
France ranks 50th 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 France, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -148.31 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -138.33 millimeters | -6.7% |
| 1942 | -144.4 millimeters | +4.4% |
| 1943 | -67.28 millimeters | -53.4% |
| 1944 | -139.84 millimeters | +107.9% |
| 1945 | -233.71 millimeters | +67.1% |
| 1946 | -105.97 millimeters | -54.7% |
| 1947 | -182.46 millimeters | +72.2% |
| 1948 | -14.15 millimeters | -92.2% |
| 1949 | -144.02 millimeters | +917.9% |
| 1950 | -65.35 millimeters | -54.6% |
| 1951 | 74.82 millimeters | -214.5% |
| 1952 | -13.88 millimeters | -118.6% |
| 1953 | -213.06 millimeters | +1434.8% |
| 1954 | 6.18 millimeters | -102.9% |
| 1955 | -49.42 millimeters | -899.5% |
| 1956 | -23.21 millimeters | -53.0% |
| 1957 | -111.83 millimeters | +381.7% |
| 1958 | 96.89 millimeters | -186.6% |
| 1959 | -74.12 millimeters | -176.5% |
| 1960 | 147.4 millimeters | -298.9% |
| 1961 | -32.79 millimeters | -122.2% |
| 1962 | -58.26 millimeters | +77.7% |
| 1963 | 65.93 millimeters | -213.2% |
| 1964 | -155.18 millimeters | -335.4% |
| 1965 | 143.46 millimeters | -192.5% |
| 1966 | 58.75 millimeters | -59.0% |
| 1967 | -26.6 millimeters | -145.3% |
| 1968 | 117.03 millimeters | -540.0% |
| 1969 | 152.95 millimeters | +30.7% |
| 1970 | 169.26 millimeters | +10.7% |
| 1971 | 48.33 millimeters | -71.4% |
| 1972 | 122.14 millimeters | +152.7% |
| 1973 | -42.67 millimeters | -134.9% |
| 1974 | 121.98 millimeters | -385.9% |
| 1975 | 4.72 millimeters | -96.1% |
| 1976 | -23.86 millimeters | -605.6% |
| 1977 | 122.84 millimeters | -614.9% |
| 1978 | 34.4 millimeters | -72.0% |
| 1979 | 183.31 millimeters | +432.9% |
| 1980 | 63.42 millimeters | -65.4% |
| 1981 | 234.65 millimeters | +270.0% |
| 1982 | 107.08 millimeters | -54.4% |
| 1983 | 6.49 millimeters | -93.9% |
| 1984 | 136.17 millimeters | +1999.6% |
| 1985 | -110.14 millimeters | -180.9% |
| 1986 | 72.24 millimeters | -165.6% |
| 1987 | 5.79 millimeters | -92.0% |
| 1988 | 58.2 millimeters | +905.0% |
| 1989 | -153.24 millimeters | -363.3% |
| 1990 | -56.54 millimeters | -63.1% |
| 1991 | -196.57 millimeters | +247.7% |
| 1992 | -41.38 millimeters | -78.9% |
| 1993 | 21.95 millimeters | -153.0% |
| 1994 | 93.8 millimeters | +327.4% |
| 1995 | -21.43 millimeters | -122.8% |
| 1996 | 25.46 millimeters | -218.8% |
| 1997 | -87.99 millimeters | -445.6% |
| 1998 | -98.78 millimeters | +12.3% |
| 1999 | 138.25 millimeters | -240.0% |
| 2000 | 134.18 millimeters | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 43.01 millimeters | -67.9% |
| 2002 | 66.51 millimeters | +54.7% |
| 2003 | -145.08 millimeters | -318.1% |
| 2004 | -90.1 millimeters | -37.9% |
| 2005 | -137.31 millimeters | +52.4% |
| 2006 | 28.65 millimeters | -120.9% |
| 2007 | 14.34 millimeters | -49.9% |
| 2008 | 91.47 millimeters | +537.7% |
| 2009 | -95.38 millimeters | -204.3% |
| 2010 | 47.75 millimeters | -150.1% |
| 2011 | -119.14 millimeters | -349.5% |
| 2012 | 30.59 millimeters | -125.7% |
| 2013 | 135.15 millimeters | +341.8% |
| 2014 | 58.39 millimeters | -56.8% |
| 2015 | -122.08 millimeters | -309.1% |
| 2016 | 22.37 millimeters | -118.3% |
| 2017 | -19.93 millimeters | -189.1% |
| 2018 | 153.34 millimeters | -869.6% |
| 2019 | 5.71 millimeters | -96.3% |
| 2020 | 64.22 millimeters | +1024.7% |
| 2021 | 199.73 millimeters | +211.0% |
| 2022 | 71.07 millimeters | -64.4% |
| 2023 | 123.67 millimeters | +74.0% |
| 2024 | 164.99 millimeters | +33.4% |
| 2025 | 65.05 millimeters | -60.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 65.05 millimeters is above the median for high income countries, which is -18.65 millimeters. (65 countries reporting)
- France's 65.05 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 France 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +1999.6% | 6.49 millimeters | 136.17 millimeters |
| 1953 | -1434.8% | -13.88 millimeters | -213.06 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -131.85 millimeters | -233.71 millimeters | -14.15 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -37.3 millimeters | -213.06 millimeters | 96.89 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 41.27 millimeters | -155.18 millimeters | 152.95 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 74.05 millimeters | -42.67 millimeters | 183.31 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 42.07 millimeters | -153.24 millimeters | 234.65 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -22.32 millimeters | -196.57 millimeters | 138.25 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -8.97 millimeters | -145.08 millimeters | 134.18 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.22 millimeters | -122.08 millimeters | 153.34 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 114.79 millimeters | 64.22 millimeters | 199.73 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More climate change data for France
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 2.23 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 55,837 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,820 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 44,017 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 44.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,572 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 16,983 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 16,451 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 532.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 62.08 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in France?
- Precipitation anomalies in France was 65.05 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 234.65 millimeters in 1981.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -233.71 millimeters in 1945.
- How does France rank for precipitation anomalies?
- France ranks 50th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.