Precipitation anomalies in Latvia
Latvia: Precipitation anomalies was 81.78 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
81.78 millimeters
Change on year
up 345.2%
World rank
46th
of 192 countries
All-time high
192.51 millimeters
in 1981
All-time low
-225.16 millimeters
in 1942
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Latvia, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 81.78 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
The figure is up 345.2% on the previous year and up 219.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Latvia peaked at 192.51 millimeters in 1981 and was at its lowest, -225.16 millimeters, in 1942.
Latvia ranks 46th 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 Latvia, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -59.77 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -168.2 millimeters | +181.4% |
| 1942 | -225.16 millimeters | +33.9% |
| 1943 | -88.47 millimeters | -60.7% |
| 1944 | -151.44 millimeters | +71.2% |
| 1945 | 43.02 millimeters | -128.4% |
| 1946 | -116.07 millimeters | -369.8% |
| 1947 | -194.19 millimeters | +67.3% |
| 1948 | -15.01 millimeters | -92.3% |
| 1949 | -17.53 millimeters | +16.8% |
| 1950 | 16.08 millimeters | -191.7% |
| 1951 | -192.24 millimeters | -1295.4% |
| 1952 | 33.97 millimeters | -117.7% |
| 1953 | -169.89 millimeters | -600.2% |
| 1954 | -17.82 millimeters | -89.5% |
| 1955 | -97.08 millimeters | +444.8% |
| 1956 | 9.84 millimeters | -110.1% |
| 1957 | 40.41 millimeters | +310.8% |
| 1958 | -83.67 millimeters | -307.0% |
| 1959 | -142.16 millimeters | +69.9% |
| 1960 | 23.45 millimeters | -116.5% |
| 1961 | -37.54 millimeters | -260.1% |
| 1962 | 166.58 millimeters | -543.7% |
| 1963 | -63.94 millimeters | -138.4% |
| 1964 | -138.39 millimeters | +116.5% |
| 1965 | -45.02 millimeters | -67.5% |
| 1966 | 19.11 millimeters | -142.5% |
| 1967 | 20.39 millimeters | +6.7% |
| 1968 | -42.4 millimeters | -308.0% |
| 1969 | -125.11 millimeters | +195.1% |
| 1970 | 10 millimeters | -108.0% |
| 1971 | -17.17 millimeters | -271.7% |
| 1972 | 63.44 millimeters | -469.5% |
| 1973 | 2.89 millimeters | -95.4% |
| 1974 | 79.87 millimeters | +2663.8% |
| 1975 | -112.35 millimeters | -240.7% |
| 1976 | -87.22 millimeters | -22.4% |
| 1977 | 26.98 millimeters | -130.9% |
| 1978 | 172.91 millimeters | +541.0% |
| 1979 | -37.09 millimeters | -121.4% |
| 1980 | 86.01 millimeters | -331.9% |
| 1981 | 192.51 millimeters | +123.8% |
| 1982 | -93.78 millimeters | -148.7% |
| 1983 | 80.89 millimeters | -186.3% |
| 1984 | 10.96 millimeters | -86.5% |
| 1985 | 105.84 millimeters | +866.0% |
| 1986 | 71.37 millimeters | -32.6% |
| 1987 | 27.74 millimeters | -61.1% |
| 1988 | 80.41 millimeters | +189.8% |
| 1989 | 39.07 millimeters | -51.4% |
| 1990 | 188.66 millimeters | +382.8% |
| 1991 | 14.31 millimeters | -92.4% |
| 1992 | -68.57 millimeters | -579.3% |
| 1993 | 35.98 millimeters | -152.5% |
| 1994 | 24.95 millimeters | -30.7% |
| 1995 | -14.61 millimeters | -158.6% |
| 1996 | -136.25 millimeters | +832.5% |
| 1997 | 42.34 millimeters | -131.1% |
| 1998 | 149.8 millimeters | +253.8% |
| 1999 | -47.76 millimeters | -131.9% |
| 2000 | -48.25 millimeters | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 65.39 millimeters | -235.5% |
| 2002 | -74.23 millimeters | -213.5% |
| 2003 | -48 millimeters | -35.3% |
| 2004 | 16.09 millimeters | -133.5% |
| 2005 | -72.8 millimeters | -552.5% |
| 2006 | -140.18 millimeters | +92.5% |
| 2007 | 48.43 millimeters | -134.5% |
| 2008 | 69.59 millimeters | +43.7% |
| 2009 | 66.14 millimeters | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 106.43 millimeters | +60.9% |
| 2011 | -46.89 millimeters | -144.1% |
| 2012 | 166.29 millimeters | -454.6% |
| 2013 | -75.05 millimeters | -145.1% |
| 2014 | 22.24 millimeters | -129.6% |
| 2015 | -68.53 millimeters | -408.2% |
| 2016 | 69.19 millimeters | -201.0% |
| 2017 | 141.7 millimeters | +104.8% |
| 2018 | -193.45 millimeters | -236.5% |
| 2019 | 8.82 millimeters | -104.6% |
| 2020 | -13.13 millimeters | -248.9% |
| 2021 | 33.71 millimeters | -356.8% |
| 2022 | -8.56 millimeters | -125.4% |
| 2023 | 88.55 millimeters | -1134.7% |
| 2024 | -33.35 millimeters | -137.7% |
| 2025 | 81.78 millimeters | -345.2% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 81.78 millimeters is above the median for high income countries, which is -18.65 millimeters. (65 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 81.78 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 Latvia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +2663.8% | 2.89 millimeters | 79.87 millimeters |
| 1951 | -1295.4% | 16.08 millimeters | -192.24 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -99.28 millimeters | -225.16 millimeters | 43.02 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -60.26 millimeters | -192.24 millimeters | 40.41 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -22.29 millimeters | -138.39 millimeters | 166.58 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.23 millimeters | -112.35 millimeters | 172.91 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 60.1 millimeters | -93.78 millimeters | 192.51 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.89 millimeters | -136.25 millimeters | 188.66 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -11.78 millimeters | -140.18 millimeters | 69.59 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.07 millimeters | -193.45 millimeters | 166.29 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.83 millimeters | -33.35 millimeters | 88.55 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More climate change data for Latvia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 43.09 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,340 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 263.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,077 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.9956 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 38.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 342.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 336.47 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.27 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Latvia?
- Precipitation anomalies in Latvia was 81.78 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 Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 192.51 millimeters in 1981.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was -225.16 millimeters in 1942.
- How does Latvia rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Latvia ranks 46th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 219.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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.