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.
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
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Temperature anomalies by month 1.05 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.17 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6722 °C (2025)
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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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About this data
The temperature of the air measured 2 meters above the ground, encompassing land, sea, and in-land water surfaces.