Country level monthly temperature anomalies in New Zealand
New Zealand: Country level monthly temperature anomalies was 0.0464 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Country level monthly temperature anomalies in New Zealand, 1940–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, country level monthly temperature anomalies in New Zealand stood at 0.0464.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 111.7% on the previous year and down 82.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, country level monthly temperature anomalies in New Zealand peaked at 3.15 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -2.25, in 1964.
That places New Zealand 127th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -1.15 | -1.98 | 0.0886 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.6517 | -2.19 | 1.34 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.681 | -2.25 | 0.7195 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.2335 | -1.87 | 0.932 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0389 | -2 | 1.4 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.1961 | -1.63 | 1.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.1318 | -1.38 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2706 | -1.28 | 3.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5481 | -0.3979 | 1.32 | 7 |
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More reference data data for New Zealand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0459 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 66.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 66.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 32.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Agricultural Soils 12,188 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is country level monthly temperature anomalies in New Zealand?
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies in New Zealand was 0.0464 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest country level monthly temperature anomalies recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 3.15 in 2018.
- What is the lowest country level monthly temperature anomalies recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.25 in 1964.
- How does New Zealand rank for country level monthly temperature anomalies?
- New Zealand ranks 127th out of 193 countries with data for 2026.
- Is country level monthly temperature anomalies rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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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