Decadal average surface temperature in Pakistan
Pakistan: Decadal average surface temperature was 20.65 °C in 2010. ▬ Flat
Decadal average surface temperature in Pakistan, 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 Pakistan stood at 20.65 °C. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in Pakistan peaked at 20.65 °C in 2010 and was at its lowest, 19.64 °C, in 1950.
Pakistan ranks 112th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Decadal average surface temperature in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 20.21 °C | — |
| 1950 | 19.64 °C | -2.8% |
| 1960 | 19.71 °C | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 19.81 °C | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 19.98 °C | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 19.97 °C | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 20.65 °C | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 20.65 °C | +0.0% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 20.65 °C is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 24.38 °C, 85% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 20.65 °C is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 23.11 °C, 89% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 20.21 °C | 20.21 °C | 20.21 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 19.64 °C | 19.64 °C | 19.64 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 19.71 °C | 19.71 °C | 19.71 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 19.81 °C | 19.81 °C | 19.81 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 19.98 °C | 19.98 °C | 19.98 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 19.97 °C | 19.97 °C | 19.97 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 20.65 °C | 20.65 °C | 20.65 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 20.65 °C | 20.65 °C | 20.65 °C | 1 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in Pakistan?
- Decadal average surface temperature in Pakistan was 20.65 °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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 20.65 °C in 2010.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.64 °C in 1950.
- How does Pakistan rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- Pakistan ranks 112th out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.