Precipitation anomalies in Portugal
Portugal: Precipitation anomalies was 255.04 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
255.04 millimeters
Change on year
up 2,151.3%
World rank
19th
of 192 countries
All-time high
437.27 millimeters
in 1963
All-time low
-346.93 millimeters
in 1944
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Portugal, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Portugal stood at 255.04 millimeters.
That represents a change of up 2,151.3% on the previous year and up 219.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Portugal peaked at 437.27 millimeters in 1963 and was at its lowest, -346.93 millimeters, in 1944.
Portugal ranks 19th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Precipitation anomalies in Portugal, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 70.7 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | 245.55 millimeters | +247.3% |
| 1942 | 117.91 millimeters | -52.0% |
| 1943 | -87.45 millimeters | -174.2% |
| 1944 | -346.93 millimeters | +296.7% |
| 1945 | -161.84 millimeters | -53.3% |
| 1946 | -47.72 millimeters | -70.5% |
| 1947 | 123.54 millimeters | -358.9% |
| 1948 | 69.77 millimeters | -43.5% |
| 1949 | -212.7 millimeters | -404.8% |
| 1950 | -107.85 millimeters | -49.3% |
| 1951 | 102.11 millimeters | -194.7% |
| 1952 | 20.99 millimeters | -79.4% |
| 1953 | -196.35 millimeters | -1035.2% |
| 1954 | -161.5 millimeters | -17.7% |
| 1955 | 166.82 millimeters | -203.3% |
| 1956 | 69.43 millimeters | -58.4% |
| 1957 | -131.54 millimeters | -289.5% |
| 1958 | 142.98 millimeters | -208.7% |
| 1959 | 201.79 millimeters | +41.1% |
| 1960 | 408.86 millimeters | +102.6% |
| 1961 | 62.64 millimeters | -84.7% |
| 1962 | -53.45 millimeters | -185.3% |
| 1963 | 437.27 millimeters | -918.1% |
| 1964 | -66.79 millimeters | -115.3% |
| 1965 | 169.93 millimeters | -354.4% |
| 1966 | 309.51 millimeters | +82.1% |
| 1967 | -148.95 millimeters | -148.1% |
| 1968 | 86.6 millimeters | -158.1% |
| 1969 | 254.11 millimeters | +193.4% |
| 1970 | -5.95 millimeters | -102.3% |
| 1971 | 5.02 millimeters | -184.3% |
| 1972 | 277.08 millimeters | +5423.4% |
| 1973 | -66.75 millimeters | -124.1% |
| 1974 | -53.6 millimeters | -19.7% |
| 1975 | -101.06 millimeters | +88.5% |
| 1976 | -12.13 millimeters | -88.0% |
| 1977 | 216.42 millimeters | -1884.1% |
| 1978 | 163.91 millimeters | -24.3% |
| 1979 | 246.89 millimeters | +50.6% |
| 1980 | -178.66 millimeters | -172.4% |
| 1981 | -60.85 millimeters | -65.9% |
| 1982 | -169.01 millimeters | +177.8% |
| 1983 | 11.57 millimeters | -106.8% |
| 1984 | 40.38 millimeters | +249.0% |
| 1985 | 142.91 millimeters | +253.9% |
| 1986 | -97.95 millimeters | -168.5% |
| 1987 | 148.72 millimeters | -251.8% |
| 1988 | -0.4208 millimeters | -100.3% |
| 1989 | 199.15 millimeters | -47427.7% |
| 1990 | -131.81 millimeters | -166.2% |
| 1991 | -155.88 millimeters | +18.3% |
| 1992 | -212.16 millimeters | +36.1% |
| 1993 | 21.65 millimeters | -110.2% |
| 1994 | -75.17 millimeters | -447.2% |
| 1995 | 39.75 millimeters | -152.9% |
| 1996 | 253.55 millimeters | +537.8% |
| 1997 | 270.07 millimeters | +6.5% |
| 1998 | -137.82 millimeters | -151.0% |
| 1999 | -44.48 millimeters | -67.7% |
| 2000 | 171.53 millimeters | -485.7% |
| 2001 | 186.71 millimeters | +8.8% |
| 2002 | 141.01 millimeters | -24.5% |
| 2003 | 101.41 millimeters | -28.1% |
| 2004 | -196.27 millimeters | -293.5% |
| 2005 | -212.57 millimeters | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 140.42 millimeters | -166.1% |
| 2007 | -211.32 millimeters | -250.5% |
| 2008 | -90.61 millimeters | -57.1% |
| 2009 | 41.32 millimeters | -145.6% |
| 2010 | 266.99 millimeters | +546.2% |
| 2011 | -34 millimeters | -112.7% |
| 2012 | -139.83 millimeters | +311.3% |
| 2013 | 96.15 millimeters | -168.8% |
| 2014 | 223.64 millimeters | +132.6% |
| 2015 | -213.81 millimeters | -195.6% |
| 2016 | 94.7 millimeters | -144.3% |
| 2017 | -266.58 millimeters | -381.5% |
| 2018 | 100.32 millimeters | -137.6% |
| 2019 | -83.03 millimeters | -182.8% |
| 2020 | -75.68 millimeters | -8.8% |
| 2021 | -52.51 millimeters | -30.6% |
| 2022 | 10.69 millimeters | -120.4% |
| 2023 | -65.47 millimeters | -712.4% |
| 2024 | -12.43 millimeters | -81.0% |
| 2025 | 255.04 millimeters | -2151.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 255.04 millimeters is above the median for high income countries, which is -18.65 millimeters. (65 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 255.04 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 Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +47427.7% | -0.4208 millimeters | 199.15 millimeters |
| 1972 | +5423.4% | 5.02 millimeters | 277.08 millimeters |
| 2025 | +2151.3% | -12.43 millimeters | 255.04 millimeters |
| 1977 | +1884.1% | -12.13 millimeters | 216.42 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -22.92 millimeters | -346.93 millimeters | 245.55 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 10.69 millimeters | -196.35 millimeters | 201.79 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 145.97 millimeters | -148.95 millimeters | 437.27 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 66.98 millimeters | -101.06 millimeters | 277.08 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.59 millimeters | -178.66 millimeters | 199.15 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -17.23 millimeters | -212.16 millimeters | 270.07 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.16 millimeters | -212.57 millimeters | 186.71 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.45 millimeters | -266.58 millimeters | 266.99 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.94 millimeters | -75.68 millimeters | 255.04 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More climate change data for Portugal
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 93.31 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,543 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,218 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,325 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 154.46 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 950.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 585.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 364.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.21 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Portugal?
- Precipitation anomalies in Portugal was 255.04 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 437.27 millimeters in 1963.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -346.93 millimeters in 1944.
- How does Portugal rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Portugal ranks 19th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 219.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.