Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Japan
Japan: Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology was 2.19 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Japan, 1961–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Japan is 2.19, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 20.2% on the previous year and up 307.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Japan peaked at 2.19 in 2024 and was at its lowest, -0.686, in 1986.
Japan ranks 76th 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.666 | — |
| 1962 | 0.123 | -81.5% |
| 1963 | -0.056 | -145.5% |
| 1964 | 0.26 | -564.3% |
| 1965 | -0.524 | -301.5% |
| 1966 | 0.018 | -103.4% |
| 1967 | 0.034 | +88.9% |
| 1968 | -0.496 | -1558.8% |
| 1969 | -0.043 | -91.3% |
| 1970 | -0.374 | +769.8% |
| 1971 | -0.331 | -11.5% |
| 1972 | 0.228 | -168.9% |
| 1973 | 0.328 | +43.9% |
| 1974 | -0.484 | -247.6% |
| 1975 | 0.043 | -108.9% |
| 1976 | -0.507 | -1279.1% |
| 1977 | -0.154 | -69.6% |
| 1978 | 0.234 | -251.9% |
| 1979 | 0.463 | +97.9% |
| 1980 | -0.205 | -144.3% |
| 1981 | -0.633 | +208.8% |
| 1982 | -0.042 | -93.4% |
| 1983 | 0.108 | -357.1% |
| 1984 | -0.605 | -660.2% |
| 1985 | 0.13 | -121.5% |
| 1986 | -0.686 | -627.7% |
| 1987 | 0.322 | -146.9% |
| 1988 | -0.157 | -148.8% |
| 1989 | 0.556 | -454.1% |
| 1990 | 1.13 | +103.8% |
| 1991 | 0.724 | -36.1% |
| 1992 | 0.331 | -54.3% |
| 1993 | 0.011 | -96.7% |
| 1994 | 0.958 | +8609.1% |
| 1995 | 0.341 | -64.4% |
| 1996 | -0.135 | -139.6% |
| 1997 | 0.445 | -429.6% |
| 1998 | 1.19 | +167.6% |
| 1999 | 0.94 | -21.1% |
| 2000 | 0.622 | -33.8% |
| 2001 | 0.403 | -35.2% |
| 2002 | 0.615 | +52.6% |
| 2003 | 0.303 | -50.7% |
| 2004 | 1.09 | +261.4% |
| 2005 | 0.715 | -34.7% |
| 2006 | 0.365 | -49.0% |
| 2007 | 0.978 | +167.9% |
| 2008 | 0.648 | -33.7% |
| 2009 | 0.789 | +21.8% |
| 2010 | 0.909 | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 0.579 | -36.3% |
| 2012 | 0.37 | -36.1% |
| 2013 | 0.6 | +62.2% |
| 2014 | 0.537 | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 0.813 | +51.4% |
| 2016 | 1.3 | +60.1% |
| 2017 | 0.771 | -40.8% |
| 2018 | 0.899 | +16.6% |
| 2019 | 1.25 | +38.8% |
| 2020 | 1.41 | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 1.24 | -12.3% |
| 2022 | 1.3 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 1.82 | +40.0% |
| 2024 | 2.19 | +20.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -0.002 | -0.524 | 0.666 | 9 |
| 1970s | -0.0554 | -0.507 | 0.463 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.1212 | -0.686 | 0.556 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5939 | -0.135 | 1.19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6533 | 0.303 | 1.09 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8028 | 0.37 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.59 | 1.24 | 2.19 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 73 Spain 2.24 compare
- 74 Western Sahara 2.23 compare
- 75 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 2.22 compare
- 77 Afghanistan 2.19 compare
- 78 Mauritania 2.19 compare
- 79 Jordan 2.18 compare
More climate change data for Japan
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,181 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,633 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,547 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 13.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 305.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,462 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,401 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 7,061 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 9.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 252.18 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Japan?
- Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Japan was 2.19 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.19 in 2024.
- What is the lowest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.686 in 1986.
- How does Japan rank for temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology?
- Japan ranks 76th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 307.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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.