Decadal average surface temperature in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Decadal average surface temperature was 24.47 °C in 2010. ▬ Flat
Decadal average surface temperature in Democratic Republic of Congo, 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 Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 24.47 °C. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 24.47 °C in 2010 and was at its lowest, 23.12 °C, in 1960.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 73rd out of 193 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Decadal average surface temperature in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 23.34 °C | — |
| 1950 | 23.19 °C | -0.6% |
| 1960 | 23.12 °C | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 23.19 °C | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 23.57 °C | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 23.74 °C | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 23.96 °C | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 24.47 °C | +2.1% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 24.47 °C is below the median for low income countries, which is 25.88 °C, 95% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 24.47 °C is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 25.23 °C, 97% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 23.34 °C | 23.34 °C | 23.34 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 23.19 °C | 23.19 °C | 23.19 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 23.12 °C | 23.12 °C | 23.12 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 23.19 °C | 23.19 °C | 23.19 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 23.57 °C | 23.57 °C | 23.57 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 23.74 °C | 23.74 °C | 23.74 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 23.96 °C | 23.96 °C | 23.96 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 24.47 °C | 24.47 °C | 24.47 °C | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 70 East Timor 24.65 °C compare
- 71 Fiji 24.51 °C compare
- 72 Dominican Republic 24.47 °C compare
- 74 Cook Islands 24.46 °C compare
- 75 India 24.38 °C compare
- 76 Colombia 24.2 °C compare
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 220.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,924 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 1,764 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 3,057 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Decadal average surface temperature in Democratic Republic of Congo was 24.47 °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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 24.47 °C in 2010.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.12 °C in 1960.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 73rd out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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Temperature of the air measured 2 meters above the ground, encompassing land, sea, and in-land water surfaces.