Decadal average surface temperature in Denmark
Denmark: Decadal average surface temperature was 9.01 °C in 2010. ▲ Rising
Decadal average surface temperature in Denmark, 1940–2010
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in °C.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 9.01 °C for decadal average surface temperature in 2010.
The figure is down 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in Denmark peaked at 9.08 °C in 2000 and was at its lowest, 7.57 °C, in 1960.
Denmark ranks 165th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Decadal average surface temperature in Denmark, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 7.8 °C | — |
| 1950 | 7.84 °C | +0.6% |
| 1960 | 7.57 °C | -3.5% |
| 1970 | 8.07 °C | +6.6% |
| 1980 | 7.91 °C | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 8.53 °C | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 9.08 °C | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 9.01 °C | -0.8% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 9.01 °C is below the median for high income countries, which is 12.2 °C, 74% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 9.01 °C is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.77 °C, 92% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 7.8 °C | 7.8 °C | 7.8 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 7.84 °C | 7.84 °C | 7.84 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 7.57 °C | 7.57 °C | 7.57 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 8.07 °C | 8.07 °C | 8.07 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 7.91 °C | 7.91 °C | 7.91 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 8.53 °C | 8.53 °C | 8.53 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 9.08 °C | 9.08 °C | 9.08 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 9.01 °C | 9.01 °C | 9.01 °C | 1 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in Denmark?
- Decadal average surface temperature in Denmark was 9.01 °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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 9.08 °C in 2000.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.57 °C in 1960.
- How does Denmark rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- Denmark ranks 165th out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark 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.