Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Europe
Europe: Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology was 2.42 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.42
Change on year
up 0.1%
Rank
1st
of 5 groups
All-time high
3.35
in 2020
All-time low
-1.01
in 1969
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Europe, 1961–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Europe stood at 2.42.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Europe peaked at 3.35 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -1.01, in 1969.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.885 | — |
| 1962 | 0.308 | -65.2% |
| 1963 | 0.105 | -65.9% |
| 1964 | -0.524 | -599.0% |
| 1965 | -0.435 | -17.0% |
| 1966 | 0.723 | -266.2% |
| 1967 | 0.167 | -76.9% |
| 1968 | 0.042 | -74.9% |
| 1969 | -1.01 | -2514.3% |
| 1970 | 0.185 | -118.2% |
| 1971 | 0.262 | +41.6% |
| 1972 | -0.153 | -158.4% |
| 1973 | 0.169 | -210.5% |
| 1974 | 0.015 | -91.1% |
| 1975 | 0.839 | +5493.3% |
| 1976 | -0.562 | -167.0% |
| 1977 | 0.186 | -133.1% |
| 1978 | -0.169 | -190.9% |
| 1979 | 0.135 | -179.9% |
| 1980 | -0.068 | -150.4% |
| 1981 | 0.66 | -1070.6% |
| 1982 | 0.107 | -83.8% |
| 1983 | 0.934 | +772.9% |
| 1984 | 0.272 | -70.9% |
| 1985 | -0.608 | -323.5% |
| 1986 | 0.251 | -141.3% |
| 1987 | -0.569 | -326.7% |
| 1988 | 0.489 | -185.9% |
| 1989 | 1.04 | +111.9% |
| 1990 | 1.26 | +21.5% |
| 1991 | 0.595 | -52.7% |
| 1992 | 0.471 | -20.8% |
| 1993 | 0.75 | +59.2% |
| 1994 | 0.696 | -7.2% |
| 1995 | 1.83 | +162.5% |
| 1996 | 0.565 | -69.1% |
| 1997 | 1.1 | +94.0% |
| 1998 | 0.186 | -83.0% |
| 1999 | 0.586 | +215.1% |
| 2000 | 1.34 | +128.8% |
| 2001 | 0.95 | -29.2% |
| 2002 | 1.5 | +58.3% |
| 2003 | 0.969 | -35.6% |
| 2004 | 1.28 | +32.1% |
| 2005 | 1.53 | +19.5% |
| 2006 | 0.668 | -56.3% |
| 2007 | 2.3 | +244.0% |
| 2008 | 2.01 | -12.4% |
| 2009 | 1.22 | -39.2% |
| 2010 | 0.801 | -34.5% |
| 2011 | 1.53 | +91.1% |
| 2012 | 1.77 | +15.9% |
| 2013 | 1.1 | -37.9% |
| 2014 | 1.82 | +65.5% |
| 2015 | 2.1 | +15.5% |
| 2016 | 2.28 | +8.2% |
| 2017 | 1.96 | -14.0% |
| 2018 | 2 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 2.1 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 3.35 | +59.8% |
| 2021 | 1.59 | -52.6% |
| 2022 | 2.23 | +40.6% |
| 2023 | 2.42 | +8.6% |
| 2024 | 2.42 | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0286 | -1.01 | 0.885 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.0907 | -0.562 | 0.839 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2504 | -0.608 | 1.04 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8031 | 0.186 | 1.83 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.38 | 0.668 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.75 | 0.801 | 2.28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 1.59 | 3.35 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe
- 1 Svalbard and Jan Mayen 3.69 compare
- 2 Ukraine 3.58 compare
- 3 Belarus 3.55 compare
- 4 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3.44 compare
More climate change data for Europe
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 471,113 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 102,735 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 368,378 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 387.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 13,156 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 121,153 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 110,533 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10,621 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 417.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 379.31 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Europe?
- Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Europe was 2.42 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 3.35 in 2020.
- What is the lowest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.01 in 1969.
- How does Europe rank for temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology?
- Europe ranks 1st out of 5 groups with data for 2024.
- Is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology, corresponding to the period 1951-1980 (Not Applicable). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides information on global climate and weather patterns, providing insights into temperature variations, land cover accounts, and shifts in mean sea levels.