Country level monthly temperature anomalies in New Zealand

New Zealand: Country level monthly temperature anomalies was 0.0464 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
0.0464
Change on year
up 111.7%
World rank
127th
of 193 countries
All-time high
3.15
in 2018
All-time low
-2.25
in 1964
Years of data
87
1940–2026

Country level monthly temperature anomalies in New Zealand, 1940–2026

-2024194019832026

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 124 Romania 0.0635 compare
  2. 125 Paraguay 0.0626 compare
  3. 126 United States 0.0594 compare
  4. 128 Colombia 0.0438 compare
  5. 129 Brazil 0.0351 compare
  6. 130 Panama 0.029 compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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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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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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