Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Lesotho
Lesotho: Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology was 1.81 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Lesotho, 1961–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Lesotho stood at 1.81.
The figure is up 21.2% on the previous year and up 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Lesotho peaked at 2.16 in 2016 and was at its lowest, -0.43, in 1976.
That places Lesotho 114th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.362 | — |
| 1962 | 0.267 | -26.2% |
| 1963 | 0.019 | -92.9% |
| 1964 | -0.004 | -121.1% |
| 1965 | -0.083 | +1975.0% |
| 1966 | 0.235 | -383.1% |
| 1967 | -0.107 | -145.5% |
| 1968 | -0.367 | +243.0% |
| 1969 | 0.503 | -237.1% |
| 1970 | 0.471 | -6.4% |
| 1971 | -0.03 | -106.4% |
| 1972 | -0.099 | +230.0% |
| 1973 | 0.123 | -224.2% |
| 1974 | -0.11 | -189.4% |
| 1975 | -0.151 | +37.3% |
| 1976 | -0.43 | +184.8% |
| 1977 | 0.289 | -167.2% |
| 1978 | 0.138 | -52.2% |
| 1979 | 0.341 | +147.1% |
| 1980 | 0.214 | -37.2% |
| 1981 | -0.239 | -211.7% |
| 1982 | 0.317 | -232.6% |
| 1983 | 1 | +216.1% |
| 1984 | 0.345 | -65.6% |
| 1985 | 0.804 | +133.0% |
| 1986 | 0.51 | -36.6% |
| 1987 | 0.596 | +16.9% |
| 1988 | 0.464 | -22.1% |
| 1989 | -0.014 | -103.0% |
| 1990 | 0.327 | -2435.7% |
| 1991 | 0.482 | +47.4% |
| 1992 | 0.946 | +96.3% |
| 1993 | 0.995 | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 0.065 | -93.5% |
| 1995 | 0.698 | +973.8% |
| 1996 | -0.244 | -135.0% |
| 1997 | 0.22 | -190.2% |
| 1998 | 0.935 | +325.0% |
| 1999 | 1.2 | +28.1% |
| 2000 | 0.304 | -74.6% |
| 2001 | 0.522 | +71.7% |
| 2002 | 0.632 | +21.1% |
| 2003 | 1.13 | +79.0% |
| 2004 | 1.26 | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 1.42 | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 0.794 | -44.0% |
| 2007 | 1.04 | +31.4% |
| 2008 | 1.17 | +12.0% |
| 2009 | 0.783 | -33.0% |
| 2010 | 1.3 | +66.2% |
| 2011 | 0.747 | -42.6% |
| 2012 | 1.22 | +62.8% |
| 2013 | 1.23 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 1.31 | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 1.77 | +34.8% |
| 2016 | 2.16 | +22.1% |
| 2017 | 1.45 | -33.1% |
| 2018 | 1.31 | -9.4% |
| 2019 | 2.02 | +54.2% |
| 2020 | 1.3 | -35.7% |
| 2021 | 1.37 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 1.69 | +23.2% |
| 2023 | 1.49 | -11.6% |
| 2024 | 1.81 | +21.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0917 | -0.367 | 0.503 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.0542 | -0.43 | 0.471 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3999 | -0.239 | 1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5622 | -0.244 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9058 | 0.304 | 1.42 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.45 | 0.747 | 2.16 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.53 | 1.3 | 1.81 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More climate change data for Lesotho
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,116 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 715.74 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,401 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 50.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 61.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 51.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9.3 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1962 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.3322 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Lesotho?
- Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Lesotho was 1.81 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 2.16 in 2016.
- What is the lowest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.43 in 1976.
- How does Lesotho rank for temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology?
- Lesotho ranks 114th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.