Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology was 0.391 in 1980. ◆ Volatile
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Turks and Caicos Islands, 1961–1980
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 1980, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Turks and Caicos Islands stood at 0.391.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 109.1% on the previous year and up 287.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 0.843 in 1978 and was at its lowest, -0.312, in 1965.
That places Turks and Caicos Islands 218th out of 225 countries with data for 1980, putting it in the bottom 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 Turks and Caicos Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -0.08 | — |
| 1962 | -0.226 | +182.5% |
| 1963 | 0.045 | -119.9% |
| 1964 | 0.254 | +464.4% |
| 1965 | -0.312 | -222.8% |
| 1966 | 0.254 | -181.4% |
| 1971 | 0.101 | -60.2% |
| 1972 | 0.04 | -60.4% |
| 1973 | 0.312 | +680.0% |
| 1974 | 0.144 | -53.8% |
| 1975 | 0.462 | +220.8% |
| 1976 | -0.146 | -131.6% |
| 1977 | 0.389 | -366.4% |
| 1978 | 0.843 | +116.7% |
| 1979 | 0.187 | -77.8% |
| 1980 | 0.391 | +109.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -0.0108 | -0.312 | 0.254 | 6 |
| 1970s | 0.2591 | -0.146 | 0.843 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.391 | 0.391 | 0.391 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Turks and Caicos Islands
- 215 French Polynesia 0.895 compare
- 216 New Zealand 0.629 compare
- 217 Chile 0.426 compare
- 219 Niue 0.336 compare
- 220 Eritrea 0.248
- 221 Falkland Islands, Malvinas 0.186 compare
More climate change data for Turks and Caicos Islands
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Urban population 94.4% (2025)
- Urban population 44,229 (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.9% (2025)
- Population, total 46,855 (2025)
- Population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Annual Net Emissions/Removals 0.2378 (2024)
- Per capita CO₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use 8.14 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 8.14 tonnes per person (2024)
- Share of cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil 0.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Turks and Caicos Islands was 0.391 in 1980, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 0.843 in 1978.
- What is the lowest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.312 in 1965.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 218th out of 225 countries with data for 1980.
- Is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology rising or falling in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 287.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turks and Caicos Islands 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.