Precipitation anomalies in Lithuania
Lithuania: Precipitation anomalies was 39.62 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
39.62 millimeters
Change on year
up 4,555.8%
World rank
60th
of 192 countries
All-time high
171.61 millimeters
in 1998
All-time low
-218.7 millimeters
in 1942
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Lithuania, 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 Lithuania is 39.62 millimeters, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4,555.8% on the previous year and up 149.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Lithuania peaked at 171.61 millimeters in 1998 and was at its lowest, -218.7 millimeters, in 1942.
Lithuania ranks 60th 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 Lithuania, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -52.32 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -150.19 millimeters | +187.1% |
| 1942 | -218.7 millimeters | +45.6% |
| 1943 | -55.57 millimeters | -74.6% |
| 1944 | -164.34 millimeters | +195.7% |
| 1945 | 19.4 millimeters | -111.8% |
| 1946 | -110.88 millimeters | -671.6% |
| 1947 | -137.73 millimeters | +24.2% |
| 1948 | -41.72 millimeters | -69.7% |
| 1949 | -1.47 millimeters | -96.5% |
| 1950 | 77.37 millimeters | -5357.3% |
| 1951 | -180.72 millimeters | -333.6% |
| 1952 | 14.93 millimeters | -108.3% |
| 1953 | -173.13 millimeters | -1259.8% |
| 1954 | 49.59 millimeters | -128.6% |
| 1955 | -118.77 millimeters | -339.5% |
| 1956 | 1.35 millimeters | -101.1% |
| 1957 | 23.09 millimeters | +1610.3% |
| 1958 | 11.17 millimeters | -51.6% |
| 1959 | -145.47 millimeters | -1402.1% |
| 1960 | 94.37 millimeters | -164.9% |
| 1961 | -47.95 millimeters | -150.8% |
| 1962 | 109.99 millimeters | -329.4% |
| 1963 | -28.01 millimeters | -125.5% |
| 1964 | -106.35 millimeters | +279.7% |
| 1965 | -41.56 millimeters | -60.9% |
| 1966 | 20.38 millimeters | -149.0% |
| 1967 | 43.9 millimeters | +115.4% |
| 1968 | -38.72 millimeters | -188.2% |
| 1969 | -48.68 millimeters | +25.7% |
| 1970 | 52.36 millimeters | -207.6% |
| 1971 | -64.44 millimeters | -223.1% |
| 1972 | 149.91 millimeters | -332.6% |
| 1973 | 3.63 millimeters | -97.6% |
| 1974 | 135.41 millimeters | +3625.9% |
| 1975 | -108.42 millimeters | -180.1% |
| 1976 | -101.21 millimeters | -6.7% |
| 1977 | 53.54 millimeters | -152.9% |
| 1978 | 105.58 millimeters | +97.2% |
| 1979 | -10.45 millimeters | -109.9% |
| 1980 | 151.15 millimeters | -1546.2% |
| 1981 | 145.31 millimeters | -3.9% |
| 1982 | -97.04 millimeters | -166.8% |
| 1983 | 64.89 millimeters | -166.9% |
| 1984 | 1.86 millimeters | -97.1% |
| 1985 | 111.63 millimeters | +5911.5% |
| 1986 | 80.01 millimeters | -28.3% |
| 1987 | 56.89 millimeters | -28.9% |
| 1988 | 39.79 millimeters | -30.1% |
| 1989 | 77.87 millimeters | +95.7% |
| 1990 | 150.32 millimeters | +93.0% |
| 1991 | -67.35 millimeters | -144.8% |
| 1992 | -59.32 millimeters | -11.9% |
| 1993 | 56.18 millimeters | -194.7% |
| 1994 | 54.1 millimeters | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 33.19 millimeters | -38.7% |
| 1996 | -115.29 millimeters | -447.4% |
| 1997 | 9.91 millimeters | -108.6% |
| 1998 | 171.61 millimeters | +1632.0% |
| 1999 | -21.26 millimeters | -112.4% |
| 2000 | -23.54 millimeters | +10.8% |
| 2001 | 82.11 millimeters | -448.8% |
| 2002 | -44.42 millimeters | -154.1% |
| 2003 | -90.9 millimeters | +104.7% |
| 2004 | 59.09 millimeters | -165.0% |
| 2005 | -23.44 millimeters | -139.7% |
| 2006 | -103.35 millimeters | +341.0% |
| 2007 | 80.23 millimeters | -177.6% |
| 2008 | 18.19 millimeters | -77.3% |
| 2009 | 7.38 millimeters | -59.4% |
| 2010 | 129.41 millimeters | +1653.3% |
| 2011 | -60.91 millimeters | -147.1% |
| 2012 | 108.82 millimeters | -278.7% |
| 2013 | -58.51 millimeters | -153.8% |
| 2014 | -40.07 millimeters | -31.5% |
| 2015 | -79.97 millimeters | +99.6% |
| 2016 | 102.83 millimeters | -228.6% |
| 2017 | 157.65 millimeters | +53.3% |
| 2018 | -157.19 millimeters | -199.7% |
| 2019 | -91.47 millimeters | -41.8% |
| 2020 | -33.73 millimeters | -63.1% |
| 2021 | 79.44 millimeters | -335.5% |
| 2022 | 33.96 millimeters | -57.3% |
| 2023 | 61.35 millimeters | +80.7% |
| 2024 | -0.8891 millimeters | -101.4% |
| 2025 | 39.62 millimeters | -4555.8% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 39.62 millimeters is above the median for high income countries, which is -18.65 millimeters. (65 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 39.62 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 Lithuania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +5911.5% | 1.86 millimeters | 111.63 millimeters |
| 1950 | +5357.3% | -1.47 millimeters | 77.37 millimeters |
| 2025 | +4555.8% | -0.8891 millimeters | 39.62 millimeters |
| 1974 | +3625.9% | 3.63 millimeters | 135.41 millimeters |
| 2010 | +1653.3% | 7.38 millimeters | 129.41 millimeters |
| 1998 | +1632.0% | 9.91 millimeters | 171.61 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -91.35 millimeters | -218.7 millimeters | 19.4 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -44.06 millimeters | -180.72 millimeters | 77.37 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -4.26 millimeters | -106.35 millimeters | 109.99 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 21.59 millimeters | -108.42 millimeters | 149.91 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 63.24 millimeters | -97.04 millimeters | 151.15 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.21 millimeters | -115.29 millimeters | 171.61 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.86 millimeters | -103.35 millimeters | 82.11 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.06 millimeters | -157.19 millimeters | 157.65 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.96 millimeters | -33.73 millimeters | 79.44 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
- 57 Madagascar 45.76 millimeters compare
- 58 Belize 45.34 millimeters compare
- 59 Isle of Man 44.78 millimeters compare
- 61 Zambia 33.96 millimeters compare
- 62 South Korea 32.11 millimeters compare
- 63 Heard Island and McDonald Islands 29.5 millimeters compare
More climate change data for Lithuania
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 120.73 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,997 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 590.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,407 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 85.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 854.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 843.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.18 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Lithuania?
- Precipitation anomalies in Lithuania was 39.62 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 Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 171.61 millimeters in 1998.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was -218.7 millimeters in 1942.
- How does Lithuania rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Lithuania ranks 60th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 149.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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.