Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Kuwait
Kuwait: Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology was 2.48 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Kuwait, 1961–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Kuwait stood at 2.48.
The figure is up 18.2% on the previous year and up 68.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Kuwait peaked at 2.72 in 2021 and was at its lowest, -0.796, in 1972.
Kuwait ranks 49th of 225 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -0.245 | — |
| 1962 | 0.833 | -440.0% |
| 1963 | 0.511 | -38.7% |
| 1964 | -0.747 | -246.2% |
| 1965 | 0.089 | -111.9% |
| 1966 | 0.827 | +829.2% |
| 1967 | -0.641 | -177.5% |
| 1968 | -0.278 | -56.6% |
| 1969 | 0.385 | -238.5% |
| 1970 | 0.497 | +29.1% |
| 1971 | -0.183 | -136.8% |
| 1972 | -0.796 | +335.0% |
| 1973 | -0.259 | -67.5% |
| 1974 | -0.376 | +45.2% |
| 1975 | -0.271 | -27.9% |
| 1976 | -0.679 | +150.6% |
| 1977 | 0.328 | -148.3% |
| 1978 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1979 | 1.28 | — |
| 1980 | 0.42 | -67.2% |
| 1981 | 0.331 | -21.2% |
| 1982 | -0.223 | -167.4% |
| 1983 | -0.697 | +212.6% |
| 1984 | 0.259 | -137.2% |
| 1985 | 0.028 | -89.2% |
| 1986 | 0.493 | +1660.7% |
| 1987 | 0.741 | +50.3% |
| 1988 | 0.473 | -36.2% |
| 1989 | 0.17 | -64.1% |
| 1990 | 0.393 | +131.2% |
| 1991 | 0.5 | +27.2% |
| 1992 | -0.564 | -212.8% |
| 1993 | -0.108 | -80.9% |
| 1994 | 0.982 | -1009.3% |
| 1995 | 0.212 | -78.4% |
| 1996 | 0.924 | +335.8% |
| 1997 | 0.526 | -43.1% |
| 1998 | 1.36 | +158.0% |
| 1999 | 2.07 | +52.7% |
| 2000 | 1.27 | -38.5% |
| 2001 | 1.28 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 1.61 | +26.5% |
| 2003 | 1.58 | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 1.52 | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 0.727 | -52.3% |
| 2006 | 1.94 | +166.2% |
| 2007 | 1.11 | -42.8% |
| 2008 | 1.34 | +21.4% |
| 2009 | 1.23 | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 2.53 | +105.0% |
| 2011 | 1.31 | -48.3% |
| 2012 | 1.5 | +14.4% |
| 2013 | 1.35 | -10.0% |
| 2014 | 1.47 | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 2.13 | +44.6% |
| 2016 | 1.73 | -18.7% |
| 2017 | 2.02 | +16.5% |
| 2018 | 2.42 | +19.8% |
| 2019 | 1.95 | -19.4% |
| 2020 | 2.03 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 2.72 | +34.2% |
| 2022 | 2.31 | -15.1% |
| 2023 | 2.09 | -9.4% |
| 2024 | 2.48 | +18.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0816 | -0.747 | 0.833 | 9 |
| 1970s | -0.0459 | -0.796 | 1.28 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1995 | -0.697 | 0.741 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6294 | -0.564 | 2.07 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.36 | 0.727 | 1.94 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.84 | 1.31 | 2.53 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.33 | 2.03 | 2.72 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More climate change data for Kuwait
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 721.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 515.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 205.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.95 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 7.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4.93 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0186 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0025 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Kuwait?
- Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Kuwait was 2.48 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 2.72 in 2021.
- What is the lowest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.796 in 1972.
- How does Kuwait rank for temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology?
- Kuwait ranks 49th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.