Decadal average surface temperature in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Decadal average surface temperature was 16.97 °C in 2010. ▲ Rising
Decadal average surface temperature in Turkmenistan, 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 Turkmenistan stood at 16.97 °C. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in Turkmenistan peaked at 16.97 °C in 2010 and was at its lowest, 15.32 °C, in 1950.
That places Turkmenistan 125th out of 193 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Decadal average surface temperature in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 16.6 °C | — |
| 1950 | 15.32 °C | -7.7% |
| 1960 | 15.64 °C | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 15.55 °C | -0.6% |
| 1980 | 15.86 °C | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 16.08 °C | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 16.81 °C | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 16.97 °C | +1.0% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 16.97 °C is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 22.75 °C, 75% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 16.97 °C is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.77 °C, 1.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 16.6 °C | 16.6 °C | 16.6 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 15.32 °C | 15.32 °C | 15.32 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 15.64 °C | 15.64 °C | 15.64 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 15.55 °C | 15.55 °C | 15.55 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 15.86 °C | 15.86 °C | 15.86 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 16.08 °C | 16.08 °C | 16.08 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 16.81 °C | 16.81 °C | 16.81 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 16.97 °C | 16.97 °C | 16.97 °C | 1 |
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More reference data data for Turkmenistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6549 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1077 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5864 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in Turkmenistan?
- Decadal average surface temperature in Turkmenistan was 16.97 °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 Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 16.97 °C in 2010.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.32 °C in 1950.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- Turkmenistan ranks 125th out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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.