Decadal average surface temperature in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Decadal average surface temperature was 28.55 °C in 2010. ▲ Rising
Decadal average surface temperature in United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates is 28.55 °C, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, decadal average surface temperature in United Arab Emirates peaked at 28.55 °C in 2010 and was at its lowest, 26.69 °C, in 1960.
United Arab Emirates ranks 4th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Decadal average surface temperature in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | °C | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 26.81 °C | — |
| 1950 | 26.85 °C | +0.2% |
| 1960 | 26.69 °C | -0.6% |
| 1970 | 26.72 °C | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 27.06 °C | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 27.34 °C | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 28.1 °C | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 28.55 °C | +1.6% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 28.55 °C is above the median for high income countries, which is 12.2 °C, 2.3× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 28.55 °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 | 26.81 °C | 26.81 °C | 26.81 °C | 1 |
| 1950s | 26.85 °C | 26.85 °C | 26.85 °C | 1 |
| 1960s | 26.69 °C | 26.69 °C | 26.69 °C | 1 |
| 1970s | 26.72 °C | 26.72 °C | 26.72 °C | 1 |
| 1980s | 27.06 °C | 27.06 °C | 27.06 °C | 1 |
| 1990s | 27.34 °C | 27.34 °C | 27.34 °C | 1 |
| 2000s | 28.1 °C | 28.1 °C | 28.1 °C | 1 |
| 2010s | 28.55 °C | 28.55 °C | 28.55 °C | 1 |
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More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4839 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is decadal average surface temperature in United Arab Emirates?
- Decadal average surface temperature in United Arab Emirates was 28.55 °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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 28.55 °C in 2010.
- What is the lowest decadal average surface temperature recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.69 °C in 1960.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for decadal average surface temperature?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 4th out of 193 countries with data for 2010.
- Is decadal average surface temperature rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.