Temperature anomalies by month in Italy

Italy: Temperature anomalies by month was 0.5909 °C in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
0.5909 °C
Change on year
down 69.3%
World rank
71st
of 193 countries
All-time high
2.26 °C
in 2018
All-time low
-6.5 °C
in 1942
Years of data
87
1940–2026

Temperature anomalies by month in Italy, 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

In 2026, temperature anomalies by month in Italy stood at 0.5909 °C.

That represents a change of down 69.3% on the previous year and down 45.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temperature anomalies by month in Italy peaked at 2.26 °C in 2018 and was at its lowest, -6.5 °C, in 1942.

Italy ranks 71st of 193 countries on this measure, 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 -3.09 °C -6.5 °C 0.3605 °C 10
1950s -1.21 °C -3.5 °C 1.56 °C 10
1960s -1.7 °C -3.95 °C 0.415 °C 10
1970s -0.1169 °C -2.34 °C 1.1 °C 10
1980s -1.07 °C -3.69 °C 1.62 °C 10
1990s -0.0302 °C -1.06 °C 1.03 °C 10
2000s -0.2675 °C -1.74 °C 2.23 °C 10
2010s 0.1417 °C -2.12 °C 2.26 °C 10
2020s 0.9616 °C -0.1828 °C 1.93 °C 7

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 68 United States Virgin Islands 0.6263 °C compare
  2. 69 Saudi Arabia 0.6025 °C compare
  3. 70 Turkey 0.6004 °C compare
  4. 72 Antigua and Barbuda 0.5796 °C compare
  5. 73 Tanzania 0.5126 °C compare
  6. 74 Papua New Guinea 0.504 °C compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is temperature anomalies by month in Italy?
Temperature anomalies by month in Italy was 0.5909 °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 Italy?
The highest recorded value was 2.26 °C in 2018.
What is the lowest temperature anomalies by month recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -6.5 °C in 1942.
How does Italy rank for temperature anomalies by month?
Italy ranks 71st out of 193 countries with data for 2026.
Is temperature anomalies by month rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 45.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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.