Country level monthly temperature anomalies in North Korea
North Korea: Country level monthly temperature anomalies was -2.22 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Country level monthly temperature anomalies in North Korea, 1940–2026
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More reference data data for North Korea
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9593 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 91.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Burning - Crop residues 3.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 325.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 619.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 6,873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3562 (2050)
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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