Decadal average surface temperature in Kuwait
Kuwait: Decadal average surface temperature was 26.68 °C in 2010. ▲ Rising
Decadal average surface temperature in Kuwait, 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 Kuwait stood at 26.68 °C. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in Kuwait peaked at 26.68 °C in 2010 and was at its lowest, 24.62 °C, in 1950.
Kuwait ranks 25th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Decadal average surface temperature in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 25.24 °C | — |
| 1950 | 24.62 °C | -2.5% |
| 1960 | 24.99 °C | +1.5% |
| 1970 | 24.75 °C | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 25.42 °C | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 25.65 °C | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 26.22 °C | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 26.68 °C | +1.8% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 26.68 °C is above the median for high income countries, which is 12.2 °C, 2.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 26.68 °C is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 23.11 °C, 1.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 25.24 °C | 25.24 °C | 25.24 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 24.62 °C | 24.62 °C | 24.62 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 24.99 °C | 24.99 °C | 24.99 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 24.75 °C | 24.75 °C | 24.75 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 25.42 °C | 25.42 °C | 25.42 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 25.65 °C | 25.65 °C | 25.65 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 26.22 °C | 26.22 °C | 26.22 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 26.68 °C | 26.68 °C | 26.68 °C | 1 |
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More reference data data for Kuwait
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.092 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2888 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0052 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in Kuwait?
- Decadal average surface temperature in Kuwait was 26.68 °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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 26.68 °C in 2010.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.62 °C in 1950.
- How does Kuwait rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- Kuwait ranks 25th out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.