Decadal average surface temperature in Germany
Germany: Decadal average surface temperature was 9.68 °C in 2010. ▲ Rising
Decadal average surface temperature in Germany, 1940–2010
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in °C.
Analysis
The most recent figure for decadal average surface temperature in Germany is 9.68 °C, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in Germany peaked at 9.68 °C in 2010 and was at its lowest, 8.15 °C, in 1940.
That places Germany 160th out of 193 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Decadal average surface temperature in Germany, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 8.15 °C | — |
| 1950 | 8.3 °C | +1.9% |
| 1960 | 8.32 °C | +0.2% |
| 1970 | 8.47 °C | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 8.35 °C | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 8.9 °C | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 9.49 °C | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 9.68 °C | +2.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 9.68 °C is below the median for high income countries, which is 12.2 °C, 79% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Germany's 9.68 °C is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.77 °C, 99% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 8.15 °C | 8.15 °C | 8.15 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 8.3 °C | 8.3 °C | 8.3 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 8.32 °C | 8.32 °C | 8.32 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 8.47 °C | 8.47 °C | 8.47 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 8.35 °C | 8.35 °C | 8.35 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 8.9 °C | 8.9 °C | 8.9 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 9.49 °C | 9.49 °C | 9.49 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 9.68 °C | 9.68 °C | 9.68 °C | 1 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in Germany?
- Decadal average surface temperature in Germany was 9.68 °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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 9.68 °C in 2010.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.15 °C in 1940.
- How does Germany rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- Germany ranks 160th out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany 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.