Decadal average surface temperature in Sweden
Sweden: Decadal average surface temperature was 3.88 °C in 2010. ▲ Rising
Decadal average surface temperature in Sweden, 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 Sweden is 3.88 °C, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in Sweden peaked at 3.94 °C in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.25 °C, in 1960.
Sweden ranks 182nd of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Decadal average surface temperature in Sweden, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2.55 °C | — |
| 1950 | 2.78 °C | +8.8% |
| 1960 | 2.25 °C | -19.0% |
| 1970 | 2.83 °C | +25.7% |
| 1980 | 2.69 °C | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 3.45 °C | +28.3% |
| 2000 | 3.94 °C | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 3.88 °C | -1.5% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 3.88 °C is below the median for high income countries, which is 12.2 °C, 32% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 3.88 °C is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.77 °C, 40% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.55 °C | 2.55 °C | 2.55 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 2.78 °C | 2.78 °C | 2.78 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.25 °C | 2.25 °C | 2.25 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.83 °C | 2.83 °C | 2.83 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.69 °C | 2.69 °C | 2.69 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 3.45 °C | 3.45 °C | 3.45 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.94 °C | 3.94 °C | 3.94 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.88 °C | 3.88 °C | 3.88 °C | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More reference data data for Sweden
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2237 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9766 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.12 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in Sweden?
- Decadal average surface temperature in Sweden was 3.88 °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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 3.94 °C in 2000.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.25 °C in 1960.
- How does Sweden rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- Sweden ranks 182nd out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sweden 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.