Precipitation anomalies in Ireland
Ireland: Precipitation anomalies was 5.77 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.77 millimeters
Change on year
up 116.9%
World rank
72nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
214.11 millimeters
in 2009
All-time low
-320.36 millimeters
in 1969
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Ireland, 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 Ireland is 5.77 millimeters, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 116.9% on the previous year and down 96.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Ireland peaked at 214.11 millimeters in 2009 and was at its lowest, -320.36 millimeters, in 1969.
Ireland ranks 72nd 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -242.18 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -297.42 millimeters | +22.8% |
| 1942 | -162.15 millimeters | -45.5% |
| 1943 | -176.95 millimeters | +9.1% |
| 1944 | -169.64 millimeters | -4.1% |
| 1945 | -81 millimeters | -52.3% |
| 1946 | -106.4 millimeters | +31.4% |
| 1947 | -195 millimeters | +83.3% |
| 1948 | 0.9273 millimeters | -100.5% |
| 1949 | -105.99 millimeters | -11529.4% |
| 1950 | -10.84 millimeters | -89.8% |
| 1951 | -32.11 millimeters | +196.4% |
| 1952 | -255.09 millimeters | +694.3% |
| 1953 | -252.25 millimeters | -1.1% |
| 1954 | 111.73 millimeters | -144.3% |
| 1955 | -290.86 millimeters | -360.3% |
| 1956 | -189.47 millimeters | -34.9% |
| 1957 | -103.67 millimeters | -45.3% |
| 1958 | 24.51 millimeters | -123.6% |
| 1959 | -184.17 millimeters | -851.5% |
| 1960 | 29.25 millimeters | -115.9% |
| 1961 | -137.89 millimeters | -571.4% |
| 1962 | -258.65 millimeters | +87.6% |
| 1963 | -200.97 millimeters | -22.3% |
| 1964 | -191.55 millimeters | -4.7% |
| 1965 | -63.58 millimeters | -66.8% |
| 1966 | -28.56 millimeters | -55.1% |
| 1967 | -97.12 millimeters | +240.1% |
| 1968 | -59.07 millimeters | -39.2% |
| 1969 | -320.36 millimeters | +442.3% |
| 1970 | -91.69 millimeters | -71.4% |
| 1971 | -252.34 millimeters | +175.2% |
| 1972 | -97.33 millimeters | -61.4% |
| 1973 | -166.62 millimeters | +71.2% |
| 1974 | -30.91 millimeters | -81.4% |
| 1975 | -264.99 millimeters | +757.3% |
| 1976 | -205.94 millimeters | -22.3% |
| 1977 | -56.86 millimeters | -72.4% |
| 1978 | -75.71 millimeters | +33.2% |
| 1979 | 27.24 millimeters | -136.0% |
| 1980 | 74.55 millimeters | +173.7% |
| 1981 | -3.38 millimeters | -104.5% |
| 1982 | 78.37 millimeters | -2417.4% |
| 1983 | -34.05 millimeters | -143.4% |
| 1984 | -60.08 millimeters | +76.5% |
| 1985 | 38.91 millimeters | -164.8% |
| 1986 | 120.14 millimeters | +208.8% |
| 1987 | -118.91 millimeters | -199.0% |
| 1988 | 80.11 millimeters | -167.4% |
| 1989 | -75.25 millimeters | -193.9% |
| 1990 | -46.91 millimeters | -37.7% |
| 1991 | -124.09 millimeters | +164.5% |
| 1992 | -2.97 millimeters | -97.6% |
| 1993 | 6.27 millimeters | -310.9% |
| 1994 | 84 millimeters | +1240.0% |
| 1995 | -98.1 millimeters | -216.8% |
| 1996 | -86.03 millimeters | -12.3% |
| 1997 | -18.82 millimeters | -78.1% |
| 1998 | 141.25 millimeters | -850.4% |
| 1999 | 62.96 millimeters | -55.4% |
| 2000 | 83.59 millimeters | +32.8% |
| 2001 | -214.03 millimeters | -356.0% |
| 2002 | 166.77 millimeters | -177.9% |
| 2003 | -174.04 millimeters | -204.4% |
| 2004 | -84.84 millimeters | -51.3% |
| 2005 | -91.96 millimeters | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 33.9 millimeters | -136.9% |
| 2007 | -36.25 millimeters | -206.9% |
| 2008 | 96.06 millimeters | -365.0% |
| 2009 | 214.11 millimeters | +122.9% |
| 2010 | -200.46 millimeters | -193.6% |
| 2011 | 15.04 millimeters | -107.5% |
| 2012 | 23.99 millimeters | +59.5% |
| 2013 | -86.34 millimeters | -459.8% |
| 2014 | 85.35 millimeters | -198.9% |
| 2015 | 159.81 millimeters | +87.2% |
| 2016 | -79.61 millimeters | -149.8% |
| 2017 | -54.75 millimeters | -31.2% |
| 2018 | -62.59 millimeters | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 75.21 millimeters | -220.2% |
| 2020 | 166.57 millimeters | +121.5% |
| 2021 | -15.4 millimeters | -109.2% |
| 2022 | 5.37 millimeters | -134.9% |
| 2023 | 200.61 millimeters | +3635.7% |
| 2024 | -34.21 millimeters | -117.1% |
| 2025 | 5.77 millimeters | -116.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 5.77 millimeters is above the median for high income countries, which is -18.65 millimeters. (65 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 5.77 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 Ireland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | -11529.4% | 0.9273 millimeters | -105.99 millimeters |
| 2023 | +3635.7% | 5.37 millimeters | 200.61 millimeters |
| 1982 | +2417.4% | -3.38 millimeters | 78.37 millimeters |
| 1994 | +1240.0% | 6.27 millimeters | 84 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -153.58 millimeters | -297.42 millimeters | 0.9273 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -118.22 millimeters | -290.86 millimeters | 111.73 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -132.85 millimeters | -320.36 millimeters | 29.25 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -121.51 millimeters | -264.99 millimeters | 27.24 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.04 millimeters | -118.91 millimeters | 120.14 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -8.24 millimeters | -124.09 millimeters | 141.25 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.6692 millimeters | -214.03 millimeters | 214.11 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -12.43 millimeters | -200.46 millimeters | 159.81 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.78 millimeters | -34.21 millimeters | 200.61 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More climate change data for Ireland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 320.11 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 18,098 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,665 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 14,433 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 13.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 515.47 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,902 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,899 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.17 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Ireland?
- Precipitation anomalies in Ireland was 5.77 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 214.11 millimeters in 2009.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -320.36 millimeters in 1969.
- How does Ireland rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Ireland ranks 72nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.