Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Spain
Spain: Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology was 2.24 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Spain, 1961–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Spain stood at 2.24.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.2% on the previous year and up 47.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Spain peaked at 2.52 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -0.833, in 1972.
That places Spain 73rd 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.747 | — |
| 1962 | 0.429 | -42.6% |
| 1963 | -0.217 | -150.6% |
| 1964 | 0.487 | -324.4% |
| 1965 | -0.184 | -137.8% |
| 1966 | 0.407 | -321.2% |
| 1967 | 0.153 | -62.4% |
| 1968 | 0.097 | -36.6% |
| 1969 | -0.281 | -389.7% |
| 1970 | 0.123 | -143.8% |
| 1971 | -0.754 | -713.0% |
| 1972 | -0.833 | +10.5% |
| 1973 | -0.171 | -79.5% |
| 1974 | -0.447 | +161.4% |
| 1975 | -0.102 | -77.2% |
| 1976 | -0.386 | +278.4% |
| 1977 | -0.181 | -53.1% |
| 1978 | 0.078 | -143.1% |
| 1979 | 0.248 | +217.9% |
| 1980 | 0.15 | -39.5% |
| 1981 | 0.317 | +111.3% |
| 1982 | 0.683 | +115.5% |
| 1983 | 0.526 | -23.0% |
| 1984 | -0.19 | -136.1% |
| 1985 | 0.456 | -340.0% |
| 1986 | 0.234 | -48.7% |
| 1987 | 0.7 | +199.1% |
| 1988 | 0.771 | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 1.01 | +31.5% |
| 1990 | 1.43 | +41.0% |
| 1991 | 0.191 | -86.6% |
| 1992 | 0.281 | +47.1% |
| 1993 | -0.082 | -129.2% |
| 1994 | 1 | -1323.2% |
| 1995 | 1.4 | +39.2% |
| 1996 | 0.672 | -51.9% |
| 1997 | 1.49 | +121.4% |
| 1998 | 1.14 | -23.6% |
| 1999 | 0.756 | -33.5% |
| 2000 | 0.754 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 1.35 | +78.9% |
| 2002 | 0.763 | -43.4% |
| 2003 | 1.55 | +102.9% |
| 2004 | 0.946 | -38.9% |
| 2005 | 0.833 | -11.9% |
| 2006 | 1.46 | +75.6% |
| 2007 | 0.77 | -47.4% |
| 2008 | 0.799 | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 1.29 | +61.1% |
| 2010 | 0.85 | -34.0% |
| 2011 | 1.55 | +82.9% |
| 2012 | 0.977 | -37.2% |
| 2013 | 0.84 | -14.0% |
| 2014 | 1.52 | +81.4% |
| 2015 | 1.44 | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 1.63 | +12.8% |
| 2017 | 1.95 | +19.8% |
| 2018 | 1.06 | -45.7% |
| 2019 | 1.44 | +35.8% |
| 2020 | 1.98 | +37.5% |
| 2021 | 1.31 | -33.5% |
| 2022 | 2.37 | +80.2% |
| 2023 | 2.52 | +6.6% |
| 2024 | 2.24 | -11.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.182 | -0.281 | 0.747 | 9 |
| 1970s | -0.2425 | -0.833 | 0.248 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4661 | -0.19 | 1.01 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8272 | -0.082 | 1.49 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.05 | 0.754 | 1.55 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.33 | 0.84 | 1.95 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.08 | 1.31 | 2.52 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 71 Finland 2.26 compare
- 72 Azerbaijan 2.25 compare
- 74 Western Sahara 2.23 compare
- 75 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 2.22 compare
- 76 Japan 2.19 compare
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions 24.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 58.21 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Spain?
- Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Spain was 2.24 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 2.52 in 2023.
- What is the lowest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.833 in 1972.
- How does Spain rank for temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology?
- Spain ranks 73rd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.