Decadal average surface temperature in Ireland
Ireland: Decadal average surface temperature was 9.79 °C in 2010. ▬ Flat
Decadal average surface temperature in Ireland, 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 Ireland is 9.79 °C, measured in 2010.
The figure is down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in Ireland peaked at 9.98 °C in 2000 and was at its lowest, 9.23 °C, in 1960.
Ireland ranks 157th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Decadal average surface temperature in Ireland, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 9.84 °C | — |
| 1950 | 9.73 °C | -1.1% |
| 1960 | 9.23 °C | -5.1% |
| 1970 | 9.5 °C | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 9.53 °C | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 9.84 °C | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 9.98 °C | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 9.79 °C | -2.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 9.79 °C is below the median for high income countries, which is 12.2 °C, 80% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 9.79 °C is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.77 °C, 1.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 9.84 °C | 9.84 °C | 9.84 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 9.73 °C | 9.73 °C | 9.73 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 9.23 °C | 9.23 °C | 9.23 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 9.5 °C | 9.5 °C | 9.5 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 9.53 °C | 9.53 °C | 9.53 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 9.84 °C | 9.84 °C | 9.84 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 9.98 °C | 9.98 °C | 9.98 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 9.79 °C | 9.79 °C | 9.79 °C | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 154 Montenegro 10.31 °C compare
- 155 Isle of Man 10.28 °C compare
- 156 United States 9.96 °C compare
- 158 Ukraine 9.77 °C compare
- 159 Luxembourg 9.76 °C compare
- 160 Germany 9.68 °C compare
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in Ireland?
- Decadal average surface temperature in Ireland was 9.79 °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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 9.98 °C in 2000.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.23 °C in 1960.
- How does Ireland rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- Ireland ranks 157th out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland 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.