Decadal average surface temperature in Finland
Finland: Decadal average surface temperature was 3.19 °C in 2010. ▲ Rising
Decadal average surface temperature in Finland, 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 Finland stood at 3.19 °C. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in Finland peaked at 3.19 °C in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1.54 °C, in 1960.
Finland ranks 183rd of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Decadal average surface temperature in Finland, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 1.8 °C | — |
| 1950 | 1.84 °C | +2.0% |
| 1960 | 1.54 °C | -16.3% |
| 1970 | 1.87 °C | +21.8% |
| 1980 | 1.7 °C | -9.1% |
| 1990 | 2.4 °C | +41.2% |
| 2000 | 3.03 °C | +26.0% |
| 2010 | 3.19 °C | +5.1% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 3.19 °C is below the median for high income countries, which is 12.2 °C, 26% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Finland's 3.19 °C is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.77 °C, 33% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.8 °C | 1.8 °C | 1.8 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 1.84 °C | 1.84 °C | 1.84 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 1.54 °C | 1.54 °C | 1.54 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 1.87 °C | 1.87 °C | 1.87 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 1.7 °C | 1.7 °C | 1.7 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.4 °C | 2.4 °C | 2.4 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.03 °C | 3.03 °C | 3.03 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.19 °C | 3.19 °C | 3.19 °C | 1 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More reference data data for Finland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2998 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1241 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1748 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6733 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9518 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in Finland?
- Decadal average surface temperature in Finland was 3.19 °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 Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 3.19 °C in 2010.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.54 °C in 1960.
- How does Finland rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- Finland ranks 183rd out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Finland 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.