Decadal average surface temperature in South Sudan
South Sudan: Decadal average surface temperature was 28.21 °C in 2010. ▲ Rising
Decadal average surface temperature in South Sudan, 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 South Sudan is 28.21 °C, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in South Sudan peaked at 28.21 °C in 2010 and was at its lowest, 25.85 °C, in 1950.
South Sudan ranks 6th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Decadal average surface temperature in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 26.3 °C | — |
| 1950 | 25.85 °C | -1.7% |
| 1960 | 26.58 °C | +2.8% |
| 1970 | 26.4 °C | -0.7% |
| 1980 | 26.86 °C | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 27.22 °C | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 27.77 °C | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 28.21 °C | +1.6% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 28.21 °C is above the median for low income countries, which is 25.88 °C, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 28.21 °C is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 25.23 °C, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 26.3 °C | 26.3 °C | 26.3 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 25.85 °C | 25.85 °C | 25.85 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 26.58 °C | 26.58 °C | 26.58 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 26.4 °C | 26.4 °C | 26.4 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 26.86 °C | 26.86 °C | 26.86 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 27.22 °C | 27.22 °C | 27.22 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 27.77 °C | 27.77 °C | 27.77 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 28.21 °C | 28.21 °C | 28.21 °C | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More reference data data for South Sudan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3667 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.41 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 19,422 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 684.53 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 325.82 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 8,797 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Burning - Crop 6.36 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 577.67 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 944.75 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in South Sudan?
- Decadal average surface temperature in South Sudan was 28.21 °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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 28.21 °C in 2010.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.85 °C in 1950.
- How does South Sudan rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- South Sudan ranks 6th out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.