Temperature anomalies by month in India

India: Temperature anomalies by month was 0.0088 °C in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
0.0088 °C
Change on year
down 98.6%
World rank
133rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
1.43 °C
in 2009
All-time low
-1.82 °C
in 1953
Years of data
87
1940–2026

Temperature anomalies by month in India, 1940–2026

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Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in °C.

Analysis

The most recent figure for temperature anomalies by month in India is 0.0088 °C, measured in 2026.

The figure is down 98.6% on the previous year and down 98.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temperature anomalies by month in India peaked at 1.43 °C in 2009 and was at its lowest, -1.82 °C, in 1953.

That places India 133rd out of 193 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 0.1838 °C -0.6758 °C 0.7291 °C 10
1950s -0.0061 °C -1.82 °C 1.2 °C 10
1960s -0.122 °C -1.43 °C 1.11 °C 10
1970s -0.0891 °C -0.8457 °C 0.7851 °C 10
1980s 0.0681 °C -0.6429 °C 0.8882 °C 10
1990s -0.0039 °C -0.9438 °C 1.29 °C 10
2000s 0.2323 °C -0.1653 °C 1.43 °C 10
2010s -0.0911 °C -0.8221 °C 0.8052 °C 10
2020s 0.1317 °C -0.4347 °C 0.6777 °C 7

Countries ranked near India

  1. 130 Panama 0.029 °C compare
  2. 131 Belgium 0.0177 °C compare
  3. 132 Sri Lanka 0.0088 °C compare
  4. 134 Switzerland -0.0171 °C compare
  5. 135 Mozambique -0.0188 °C compare
  6. 136 Senegal -0.0252 °C compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is temperature anomalies by month in India?
Temperature anomalies by month in India was 0.0088 °C in 2026, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest temperature anomalies by month recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 1.43 °C in 2009.
What is the lowest temperature anomalies by month recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was -1.82 °C in 1953.
How does India rank for temperature anomalies by month?
India ranks 133rd out of 193 countries with data for 2026.
Is temperature anomalies by month rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is down 98.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India data come from?
The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Temperature anomalies by month. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Temperature anomalies by month
Unit
°C
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 16,791 data points, 1940–2026
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific month's average surface temperature from the mean temperature of the same month during the period 1991-2020, measured in degrees Celsius.