Decadal average surface temperature in Israel
Israel: Decadal average surface temperature was 20.83 °C in 2010. ▲ Rising
Decadal average surface temperature in Israel, 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 Israel stood at 20.83 °C. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in Israel peaked at 20.83 °C in 2010 and was at its lowest, 19.13 °C, in 1940.
Israel ranks 110th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Decadal average surface temperature in Israel, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 19.13 °C | — |
| 1950 | 19.22 °C | +0.5% |
| 1960 | 19.54 °C | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 19.35 °C | -1.0% |
| 1980 | 19.18 °C | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 19.69 °C | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 20.19 °C | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 20.83 °C | +3.2% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 20.83 °C is above the median for high income countries, which is 12.2 °C, 1.7× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Israel's 20.83 °C is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 23.11 °C, 90% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 19.13 °C | 19.13 °C | 19.13 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 19.22 °C | 19.22 °C | 19.22 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 19.54 °C | 19.54 °C | 19.54 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 19.35 °C | 19.35 °C | 19.35 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 19.18 °C | 19.18 °C | 19.18 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 19.69 °C | 19.69 °C | 19.69 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 20.19 °C | 20.19 °C | 20.19 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 20.83 °C | 20.83 °C | 20.83 °C | 1 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More reference data data for Israel
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0882 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1891 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.104 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in Israel?
- Decadal average surface temperature in Israel was 20.83 °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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 20.83 °C in 2010.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.13 °C in 1940.
- How does Israel rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- Israel ranks 110th out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Israel 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.