Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Switzerland
Switzerland: Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology was 2.91 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Switzerland, 1961–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Switzerland stood at 2.91.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 31.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Switzerland peaked at 2.92 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -0.864, in 1963.
That places Switzerland 27th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.993 | — |
| 1962 | -0.353 | -135.5% |
| 1963 | -0.864 | +144.8% |
| 1964 | 0.143 | -116.6% |
| 1965 | -0.786 | -649.7% |
| 1966 | 0.471 | -159.9% |
| 1967 | 0.561 | +19.1% |
| 1968 | -0.055 | -109.8% |
| 1969 | -0.074 | +34.5% |
| 1970 | -0.484 | +554.1% |
| 1971 | -0.069 | -85.7% |
| 1972 | -0.062 | -10.1% |
| 1973 | -0.06 | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 0.09 | -250.0% |
| 1975 | 0.618 | +586.7% |
| 1976 | 0.365 | -40.9% |
| 1977 | 0.17 | -53.4% |
| 1978 | -0.358 | -310.6% |
| 1979 | -0.06 | -83.2% |
| 1980 | -0.189 | +215.0% |
| 1981 | -0.009 | -95.2% |
| 1982 | 0.583 | -6577.8% |
| 1983 | 0.873 | +49.7% |
| 1984 | -0.324 | -137.1% |
| 1985 | -0.322 | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 0.246 | -176.4% |
| 1987 | -0.006 | -102.4% |
| 1988 | 0.921 | -15450.0% |
| 1989 | 1.15 | +25.2% |
| 1990 | 1.43 | +23.9% |
| 1991 | 0.339 | -76.3% |
| 1992 | 0.983 | +190.0% |
| 1993 | 0.581 | -40.9% |
| 1994 | 1.88 | +223.1% |
| 1995 | 1.02 | -45.6% |
| 1996 | 0.056 | -94.5% |
| 1997 | 1.09 | +1853.6% |
| 1998 | 1.14 | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 1.01 | -11.3% |
| 2000 | 1.45 | +43.5% |
| 2001 | 1.48 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 1.29 | -13.0% |
| 2003 | 1.87 | +45.2% |
| 2004 | 0.999 | -46.7% |
| 2005 | 0.833 | -16.6% |
| 2006 | 1.12 | +35.1% |
| 2007 | 1.84 | +64.0% |
| 2008 | 1.24 | -32.9% |
| 2009 | 1.41 | +13.7% |
| 2010 | 0.483 | -65.7% |
| 2011 | 1.7 | +251.3% |
| 2012 | 1.54 | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 0.807 | -47.6% |
| 2014 | 2.21 | +173.7% |
| 2015 | 2.02 | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 1.9 | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 1.88 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 2.39 | +27.0% |
| 2019 | 2.15 | -9.9% |
| 2020 | 2.58 | +19.5% |
| 2021 | 1.24 | -51.8% |
| 2022 | 2.92 | +134.7% |
| 2023 | 2.83 | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 2.91 | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.004 | -0.864 | 0.993 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.015 | -0.484 | 0.618 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2926 | -0.324 | 1.15 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9536 | 0.056 | 1.88 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.36 | 0.833 | 1.87 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.71 | 0.483 | 2.39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.49 | 1.24 | 2.92 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,816 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4.03 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Switzerland?
- Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Switzerland was 2.91 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.92 in 2022.
- What is the lowest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.864 in 1963.
- How does Switzerland rank for temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology?
- Switzerland ranks 27th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.