Precipitation anomalies in Russia
Russia: Precipitation anomalies was 13.12 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
13.12 millimeters
Change on year
up 204.4%
World rank
69th
of 192 countries
All-time high
51.28 millimeters
in 1990
All-time low
-69.55 millimeters
in 1944
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Russia, 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 Russia stood at 13.12 millimeters.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 204.4% on the previous year and up 123.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Russia peaked at 51.28 millimeters in 1990 and was at its lowest, -69.55 millimeters, in 1944.
Russia ranks 69th 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 Russia, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -55.98 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -58.49 millimeters | +4.5% |
| 1942 | -56.35 millimeters | -3.7% |
| 1943 | -58.59 millimeters | +4.0% |
| 1944 | -69.55 millimeters | +18.7% |
| 1945 | -69.51 millimeters | -0.1% |
| 1946 | -45.79 millimeters | -34.1% |
| 1947 | -65.01 millimeters | +42.0% |
| 1948 | -26.07 millimeters | -59.9% |
| 1949 | -35.42 millimeters | +35.9% |
| 1950 | -16.67 millimeters | -52.9% |
| 1951 | -43.95 millimeters | +163.7% |
| 1952 | -39.11 millimeters | -11.0% |
| 1953 | -58.15 millimeters | +48.7% |
| 1954 | -59.72 millimeters | +2.7% |
| 1955 | -29.62 millimeters | -50.4% |
| 1956 | -27.59 millimeters | -6.9% |
| 1957 | -17.4 millimeters | -36.9% |
| 1958 | -40.38 millimeters | +132.0% |
| 1959 | -50.89 millimeters | +26.0% |
| 1960 | -45.55 millimeters | -10.5% |
| 1961 | 0.8961 millimeters | -102.0% |
| 1962 | 8.82 millimeters | +884.5% |
| 1963 | 1.44 millimeters | -83.6% |
| 1964 | -24.76 millimeters | -1816.1% |
| 1965 | 4.34 millimeters | -117.5% |
| 1966 | 7.5 millimeters | +72.9% |
| 1967 | -6.08 millimeters | -181.1% |
| 1968 | 8.15 millimeters | -233.9% |
| 1969 | -19.84 millimeters | -343.5% |
| 1970 | 21.07 millimeters | -206.2% |
| 1971 | 33.43 millimeters | +58.7% |
| 1972 | 20.96 millimeters | -37.3% |
| 1973 | 29.74 millimeters | +41.9% |
| 1974 | -21.91 millimeters | -173.7% |
| 1975 | 9.64 millimeters | -144.0% |
| 1976 | -29.85 millimeters | -409.7% |
| 1977 | 24.44 millimeters | -181.9% |
| 1978 | 34.84 millimeters | +42.5% |
| 1979 | 8.43 millimeters | -75.8% |
| 1980 | -5.91 millimeters | -170.2% |
| 1981 | 4.9 millimeters | -182.9% |
| 1982 | 21.3 millimeters | +334.7% |
| 1983 | 22.86 millimeters | +7.3% |
| 1984 | -0.442 millimeters | -101.9% |
| 1985 | 5.65 millimeters | -1377.5% |
| 1986 | -8.73 millimeters | -254.6% |
| 1987 | -10.6 millimeters | +21.4% |
| 1988 | 20.68 millimeters | -295.1% |
| 1989 | 30.36 millimeters | +46.8% |
| 1990 | 51.28 millimeters | +68.9% |
| 1991 | -16.69 millimeters | -132.6% |
| 1992 | -13.76 millimeters | -17.6% |
| 1993 | -8.34 millimeters | -39.4% |
| 1994 | 13.47 millimeters | -261.5% |
| 1995 | 32.25 millimeters | +139.4% |
| 1996 | -6.85 millimeters | -121.2% |
| 1997 | 24.59 millimeters | -459.2% |
| 1998 | 14.62 millimeters | -40.5% |
| 1999 | -22.47 millimeters | -253.7% |
| 2000 | -9.44 millimeters | -58.0% |
| 2001 | 0.972 millimeters | -110.3% |
| 2002 | -2.89 millimeters | -397.4% |
| 2003 | -22.28 millimeters | +670.7% |
| 2004 | 13.6 millimeters | -161.0% |
| 2005 | -15.86 millimeters | -216.6% |
| 2006 | 13.57 millimeters | -185.6% |
| 2007 | 29.48 millimeters | +117.3% |
| 2008 | 24.48 millimeters | -17.0% |
| 2009 | -14.58 millimeters | -159.6% |
| 2010 | -18.32 millimeters | +25.6% |
| 2011 | -22 millimeters | +20.1% |
| 2012 | -10.72 millimeters | -51.3% |
| 2013 | 15.93 millimeters | -248.7% |
| 2014 | -11.17 millimeters | -170.1% |
| 2015 | 5.88 millimeters | -152.6% |
| 2016 | -14.2 millimeters | -341.7% |
| 2017 | 20.66 millimeters | -245.5% |
| 2018 | -17.69 millimeters | -185.6% |
| 2019 | 12.65 millimeters | -171.5% |
| 2020 | 5.1 millimeters | -59.6% |
| 2021 | 3.51 millimeters | -31.2% |
| 2022 | 14.15 millimeters | +303.2% |
| 2023 | -0.6639 millimeters | -104.7% |
| 2024 | -12.56 millimeters | +1791.9% |
| 2025 | 13.12 millimeters | -204.4% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 13.12 millimeters is above the median for high income countries, which is -18.65 millimeters. (65 countries reporting)
- Russia's 13.12 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 Russia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | -1816.1% | 1.44 millimeters | -24.76 millimeters |
| 2024 | -1791.9% | -0.6639 millimeters | -12.56 millimeters |
| 1985 | +1377.5% | -0.442 millimeters | 5.65 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -54.08 millimeters | -69.55 millimeters | -26.07 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -38.35 millimeters | -59.72 millimeters | -16.67 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -6.51 millimeters | -45.55 millimeters | 8.82 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.08 millimeters | -29.85 millimeters | 34.84 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.01 millimeters | -10.6 millimeters | 30.36 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.81 millimeters | -22.47 millimeters | 51.28 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.71 millimeters | -22.28 millimeters | 29.48 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.9 millimeters | -22 millimeters | 20.66 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.78 millimeters | -12.56 millimeters | 14.15 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More climate change data for Russia
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 84,904 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 18,247 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 66,658 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 68.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2,381 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 18,764 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 16,121 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,643 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 60.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 94.39 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Russia?
- Precipitation anomalies in Russia was 13.12 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 51.28 millimeters in 1990.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was -69.55 millimeters in 1944.
- How does Russia rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Russia ranks 69th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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.