Country level monthly temperature anomalies in North Korea

North Korea: Country level monthly temperature anomalies was -2.22 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
-2.22
Change on year
down 210.9%
World rank
184th
of 193 countries
All-time high
3.58
in 2020
All-time low
-6.8
in 1940
Years of data
87
1940–2026

Country level monthly temperature anomalies in North Korea, 1940–2026

-7.5-5-2.502.5194019832026

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for country level monthly temperature anomalies in North Korea is -2.22, measured in 2026.

That represents a change of down 210.9% on the previous year and down 113.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, country level monthly temperature anomalies in North Korea peaked at 3.58 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -6.8, in 1940.

North Korea ranks 184th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -3.35 -6.8 -0.7501 10
1950s -2.59 -4.62 -0.1108 10
1960s -2.26 -5.9 1.54 10
1970s -0.5727 -4.95 2.57 10
1980s -1.45 -4.04 3.48 10
1990s -0.2414 -1.8 1.69 10
2000s 0.0676 -3.12 2.62 10
2010s -0.3485 -3.34 2.2 10
2020s 0.603 -2.22 3.58 7

Countries ranked near North Korea

  1. 181 Germany -1.82 compare
  2. 182 Moldova -1.89 compare
  3. 183 Denmark -2.18 compare
  4. 185 Ukraine -2.52 compare
  5. 186 Norway -2.84 compare
  6. 187 Poland -3.31 compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is country level monthly temperature anomalies in North Korea?
Country level monthly temperature anomalies in North Korea was -2.22 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest country level monthly temperature anomalies recorded in North Korea?
The highest recorded value was 3.58 in 2020.
What is the lowest country level monthly temperature anomalies recorded in North Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -6.8 in 1940.
How does North Korea rank for country level monthly temperature anomalies?
North Korea ranks 184th out of 193 countries with data for 2026.
Is country level monthly temperature anomalies rising or falling in North Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 113.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Korea data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Country level monthly temperature anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Country level monthly temperature anomalies
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 16,791 data points, 1940–2026
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