Decadal average surface temperature in Iran
Iran: Decadal average surface temperature was 18.86 °C in 2010. ▲ Rising
Decadal average surface temperature in Iran, 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 Iran is 18.86 °C, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in Iran peaked at 18.86 °C in 2010 and was at its lowest, 16.75 °C, in 1950.
Iran ranks 121st of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Decadal average surface temperature in Iran, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 17.14 °C | — |
| 1950 | 16.75 °C | -2.3% |
| 1960 | 16.98 °C | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 17.11 °C | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 16.91 °C | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 17.61 °C | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 18.47 °C | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 18.86 °C | +2.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 18.86 °C is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 22.75 °C, 83% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Iran's 18.86 °C is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 23.11 °C, 82% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 17.14 °C | 17.14 °C | 17.14 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 16.75 °C | 16.75 °C | 16.75 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 16.98 °C | 16.98 °C | 16.98 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 17.11 °C | 17.11 °C | 17.11 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 16.91 °C | 16.91 °C | 16.91 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 17.61 °C | 17.61 °C | 17.61 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 18.47 °C | 18.47 °C | 18.47 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 18.86 °C | 18.86 °C | 18.86 °C | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 35,629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 1,936 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 34.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in Iran?
- Decadal average surface temperature in Iran was 18.86 °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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 18.86 °C in 2010.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.75 °C in 1950.
- How does Iran rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- Iran ranks 121st out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iran 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.