Decadal average surface temperature in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Decadal average surface temperature was 28.95 °C in 2010. ▲ Rising
Decadal average surface temperature in Burkina Faso, 1940–2010
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in °C.
Analysis
In 2010, decadal average surface temperature in Burkina Faso stood at 28.95 °C. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in Burkina Faso peaked at 28.95 °C in 2010 and was at its lowest, 27.2 °C, in 1950.
Burkina Faso ranks 2nd of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Decadal average surface temperature in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 27.43 °C | — |
| 1950 | 27.2 °C | -0.9% |
| 1960 | 27.58 °C | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 27.89 °C | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 28.35 °C | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 28.27 °C | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 28.66 °C | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 28.95 °C | +1.0% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 28.95 °C is above the median for low income countries, which is 25.88 °C, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 28.95 °C is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 25.23 °C, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 27.43 °C | 27.43 °C | 27.43 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 27.2 °C | 27.2 °C | 27.2 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 27.58 °C | 27.58 °C | 27.58 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 27.89 °C | 27.89 °C | 27.89 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 28.35 °C | 28.35 °C | 28.35 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 28.27 °C | 28.27 °C | 28.27 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 28.66 °C | 28.66 °C | 28.66 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 28.95 °C | 28.95 °C | 28.95 °C | 1 |
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More reference data data for Burkina Faso
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9232 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4137 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 33.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 45.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in Burkina Faso?
- Decadal average surface temperature in Burkina Faso was 28.95 °C in 2010, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 28.95 °C in 2010.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.2 °C in 1950.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- Burkina Faso ranks 2nd out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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 Decadal average surface temperature. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Temperature of the air measured 2 meters above the ground, encompassing land, sea, and in-land water surfaces.