Precipitation anomalies in Poland
Poland: Precipitation anomalies was -58.96 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-58.96 millimeters
Change on year
down 961.1%
World rank
114th
of 192 countries
All-time high
202.75 millimeters
in 2010
All-time low
-224.86 millimeters
in 1942
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Poland, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
Poland recorded -58.96 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.
The figure is down 961.1% on the previous year and up 57.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Poland peaked at 202.75 millimeters in 2010 and was at its lowest, -224.86 millimeters, in 1942.
That places Poland 114th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -140.01 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | 28.63 millimeters | -120.4% |
| 1942 | -224.86 millimeters | -885.4% |
| 1943 | -224.65 millimeters | -0.1% |
| 1944 | -46.96 millimeters | -79.1% |
| 1945 | -56.34 millimeters | +20.0% |
| 1946 | -151.71 millimeters | +169.3% |
| 1947 | -97.28 millimeters | -35.9% |
| 1948 | -51.13 millimeters | -47.4% |
| 1949 | -7.81 millimeters | -84.7% |
| 1950 | -129.02 millimeters | +1551.2% |
| 1951 | -193.39 millimeters | +49.9% |
| 1952 | -10.3 millimeters | -94.7% |
| 1953 | -211.16 millimeters | +1950.6% |
| 1954 | -67.47 millimeters | -68.0% |
| 1955 | -42.25 millimeters | -37.4% |
| 1956 | -3.49 millimeters | -91.7% |
| 1957 | -63.81 millimeters | +1730.2% |
| 1958 | -30.79 millimeters | -51.7% |
| 1959 | -183.79 millimeters | +496.9% |
| 1960 | 23.17 millimeters | -112.6% |
| 1961 | -79.24 millimeters | -441.9% |
| 1962 | 25.6 millimeters | -132.3% |
| 1963 | -78.3 millimeters | -405.8% |
| 1964 | -79.38 millimeters | +1.4% |
| 1965 | 5.3 millimeters | -106.7% |
| 1966 | 116.41 millimeters | +2095.7% |
| 1967 | 76.05 millimeters | -34.7% |
| 1968 | 13.22 millimeters | -82.6% |
| 1969 | -138.45 millimeters | -1147.0% |
| 1970 | 168.5 millimeters | -221.7% |
| 1971 | -28.74 millimeters | -117.1% |
| 1972 | 68.26 millimeters | -337.5% |
| 1973 | -4.39 millimeters | -106.4% |
| 1974 | 155.81 millimeters | -3651.3% |
| 1975 | -59.08 millimeters | -137.9% |
| 1976 | -46.78 millimeters | -20.8% |
| 1977 | 97.81 millimeters | -309.1% |
| 1978 | 53.27 millimeters | -45.5% |
| 1979 | -7.32 millimeters | -113.7% |
| 1980 | 141.18 millimeters | -2029.0% |
| 1981 | 147.88 millimeters | +4.7% |
| 1982 | -161.44 millimeters | -209.2% |
| 1983 | -24.05 millimeters | -85.1% |
| 1984 | -17.57 millimeters | -27.0% |
| 1985 | 118.25 millimeters | -773.1% |
| 1986 | -1.27 millimeters | -101.1% |
| 1987 | 52.79 millimeters | -4243.7% |
| 1988 | 42.67 millimeters | -19.2% |
| 1989 | -80.21 millimeters | -288.0% |
| 1990 | -25.54 millimeters | -68.2% |
| 1991 | -62.06 millimeters | +143.0% |
| 1992 | -73.09 millimeters | +17.8% |
| 1993 | -19.33 millimeters | -73.5% |
| 1994 | 10.2 millimeters | -152.8% |
| 1995 | -6.07 millimeters | -159.5% |
| 1996 | -30.92 millimeters | +409.1% |
| 1997 | 30.98 millimeters | -200.2% |
| 1998 | 85.52 millimeters | +176.1% |
| 1999 | 23.44 millimeters | -72.6% |
| 2000 | 15.4 millimeters | -34.3% |
| 2001 | 118.42 millimeters | +669.2% |
| 2002 | 22.13 millimeters | -81.3% |
| 2003 | -152.06 millimeters | -787.0% |
| 2004 | -14.98 millimeters | -90.1% |
| 2005 | -58.33 millimeters | +289.3% |
| 2006 | -58.47 millimeters | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 66.17 millimeters | -213.2% |
| 2008 | -1.66 millimeters | -102.5% |
| 2009 | 28.41 millimeters | -1813.7% |
| 2010 | 202.75 millimeters | +613.6% |
| 2011 | -69.82 millimeters | -134.4% |
| 2012 | -6.04 millimeters | -91.4% |
| 2013 | 12.7 millimeters | -310.4% |
| 2014 | -1.34 millimeters | -110.6% |
| 2015 | -138.83 millimeters | +10257.4% |
| 2016 | 58.25 millimeters | -142.0% |
| 2017 | 172.79 millimeters | +196.7% |
| 2018 | -115.52 millimeters | -166.9% |
| 2019 | -68.74 millimeters | -40.5% |
| 2020 | 30.08 millimeters | -143.8% |
| 2021 | 69.86 millimeters | +132.2% |
| 2022 | -3.21 millimeters | -104.6% |
| 2023 | 104.42 millimeters | -3355.6% |
| 2024 | 6.85 millimeters | -93.4% |
| 2025 | -58.96 millimeters | -961.1% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's -58.96 millimeters is below the median for high income countries, which is -18.65 millimeters, 3.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Poland's -58.96 millimeters is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -67.1 millimeters, 88% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies in Poland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -10257.4% | -1.34 millimeters | -138.83 millimeters |
| 1987 | +4243.7% | -1.27 millimeters | 52.79 millimeters |
| 1974 | +3651.3% | -4.39 millimeters | 155.81 millimeters |
| 2023 | +3355.6% | -3.21 millimeters | 104.42 millimeters |
| 1966 | +2095.7% | 5.3 millimeters | 116.41 millimeters |
| 1980 | +2029.0% | -7.32 millimeters | 141.18 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -97.21 millimeters | -224.86 millimeters | 28.63 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -93.55 millimeters | -211.16 millimeters | -3.49 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -11.56 millimeters | -138.45 millimeters | 116.41 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 39.73 millimeters | -59.08 millimeters | 168.5 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.82 millimeters | -161.44 millimeters | 147.88 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -6.69 millimeters | -73.09 millimeters | 85.52 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.49 millimeters | -152.06 millimeters | 118.42 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.62 millimeters | -138.83 millimeters | 202.75 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.84 millimeters | -58.96 millimeters | 104.42 millimeters | 6 |
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- 112 Pakistan -58.8 millimeters compare
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- 115 Turkmenistan -60.81 millimeters compare
- 116 Angola -65.61 millimeters compare
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More climate change data for Poland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.05 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 19,935 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,534 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,401 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 550.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 7,175 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,089 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 86.67 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 26.75 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Poland?
- Precipitation anomalies in Poland was -58.96 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 202.75 millimeters in 2010.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was -224.86 millimeters in 1942.
- How does Poland rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Poland ranks 114th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.