Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Jamaica
Jamaica: Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology was 1.92 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Jamaica, 1961–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Jamaica stood at 1.92. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 48.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Jamaica peaked at 1.92 in 2024 and was at its lowest, -0.369, in 1971.
Jamaica ranks 102nd of 225 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.
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -0.043 | — |
| 1962 | -0.05 | +16.3% |
| 1963 | -0.12 | +140.0% |
| 1964 | -0.052 | -56.7% |
| 1965 | -0.235 | +351.9% |
| 1966 | -0.008 | -96.6% |
| 1967 | -0.199 | +2387.5% |
| 1968 | -0.122 | -38.7% |
| 1969 | 0.242 | -298.4% |
| 1970 | -0.243 | -200.4% |
| 1971 | -0.369 | +51.9% |
| 1972 | 0.021 | -105.7% |
| 1973 | 0.38 | +1709.5% |
| 1974 | 0.146 | -61.6% |
| 1975 | 0.246 | +68.5% |
| 1976 | -0.344 | -239.8% |
| 1980 | 0.667 | -293.9% |
| 1981 | 0.743 | +11.4% |
| 1982 | 0.419 | -43.6% |
| 1983 | 0.769 | +83.5% |
| 1984 | 0.298 | -61.2% |
| 1985 | 0.332 | +11.4% |
| 1986 | 0.355 | +6.9% |
| 1987 | 0.958 | +169.9% |
| 1988 | 0.762 | -20.5% |
| 1989 | 0.386 | -49.3% |
| 1990 | 0.674 | +74.6% |
| 1991 | 0.746 | +10.7% |
| 1992 | 0.846 | +13.4% |
| 1993 | 0.433 | -48.8% |
| 1994 | 0.923 | +113.2% |
| 1995 | 0.896 | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 0.319 | -64.4% |
| 1997 | 0.786 | +146.4% |
| 1998 | 1.2 | +52.5% |
| 1999 | 0.558 | -53.5% |
| 2000 | 0.272 | -51.3% |
| 2001 | 0.535 | +96.7% |
| 2002 | 0.764 | +42.8% |
| 2003 | 0.934 | +22.3% |
| 2004 | 0.767 | -17.9% |
| 2005 | 0.856 | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 0.88 | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 0.876 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 0.511 | -41.7% |
| 2009 | 0.794 | +55.4% |
| 2010 | 1.32 | +66.1% |
| 2011 | 0.612 | -53.6% |
| 2012 | 0.762 | +24.5% |
| 2013 | 1.05 | +37.8% |
| 2014 | 1.29 | +23.1% |
| 2015 | 1.37 | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 1.52 | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 1.23 | -19.7% |
| 2018 | 1.42 | +15.8% |
| 2019 | 1.72 | +21.5% |
| 2020 | 1.84 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 1.5 | -18.3% |
| 2022 | 1.39 | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 1.87 | +34.1% |
| 2024 | 1.92 | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -0.0652 | -0.235 | 0.242 | 9 |
| 1970s | -0.0233 | -0.369 | 0.38 | 7 |
| 1980s | 0.5689 | 0.298 | 0.958 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.738 | 0.319 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7189 | 0.272 | 0.934 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.23 | 0.612 | 1.72 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.7 | 1.39 | 1.92 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More climate change data for Jamaica
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 927.88 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 280.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 647.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 23.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 37.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 35.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1345 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0754 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Jamaica?
- Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Jamaica was 1.92 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 1.92 in 2024.
- What is the lowest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.369 in 1971.
- How does Jamaica rank for temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology?
- Jamaica ranks 102nd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.