Spring temperature anomalies in Iraq

Iraq: Spring temperature anomalies was -1.96 °C in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
-1.96 °C
Change on year
down 279.4%
World rank
191st
of 193 countries
All-time high
4.2 °C
in 2018
All-time low
-4.8 °C
in 1943
Years of data
87
1940–2026

Spring temperature anomalies in Iraq, 1940–2026

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Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in °C.

Analysis

In 2026, spring temperature anomalies in Iraq stood at -1.96 °C.

That represents a change of down 279.4% on the previous year and down 278.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, spring temperature anomalies in Iraq peaked at 4.2 °C in 2018 and was at its lowest, -4.8 °C, in 1943.

That places Iraq 191st out of 193 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -2.18 °C -4.8 °C 1.26 °C 10
1950s -1.86 °C -4.79 °C 0.7048 °C 10
1960s -1.32 °C -3.68 °C 1.29 °C 10
1970s -1.21 °C -3.7 °C 0.2965 °C 10
1980s -2.09 °C -3.8 °C -0.4907 °C 10
1990s -1.52 °C -4.71 °C 0.3709 °C 10
2000s 0.6889 °C -1.68 °C 3.75 °C 10
2010s 0.6376 °C -2.57 °C 4.2 °C 10
2020s 0.1974 °C -1.96 °C 1.49 °C 7

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 188 Botswana -1.39 °C compare
  2. 189 Jordan -1.5 °C compare
  3. 190 Syria -1.58 °C compare
  4. 192 South Sudan -2.16 °C compare
  5. 193 Canada -4.58 °C compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is spring temperature anomalies in Iraq?
Spring temperature anomalies in Iraq was -1.96 °C in 2026, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest spring temperature anomalies recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 4.2 °C in 2018.
What is the lowest spring temperature anomalies recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was -4.8 °C in 1943.
How does Iraq rank for spring temperature anomalies?
Iraq ranks 191st out of 193 countries with data for 2026.
Is spring temperature anomalies rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is down 278.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq 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 Spring temperature anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Spring temperature anomalies
Unit
°C
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 16,791 data points, 1940–2026
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific month's average surface temperature from the mean temperature of the same month during the period 1991-2020, measured in degrees Celsius.