Spring temperature anomalies in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Spring temperature anomalies was 2.34 in 2026. β Volatile
Spring temperature anomalies in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, 1940β2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, spring temperature anomalies in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands stood at 2.34. That is the highest value across all 87 years on record.
That represents a change of up 543.3% on the previous year and up 339.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, spring temperature anomalies in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands peaked at 2.34 in 2026 and was at its lowest, -2.02, in 1970.
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ranks 17th of 190 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -0.8068 | -1.83 | 0.0117 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.4819 | -1.44 | 1.4 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.6274 | -1.29 | -0.1158 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.3283 | -2.02 | 1.01 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.07 | -1.28 | 1.55 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.0678 | -0.9396 | 1.24 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1694 | -1.4 | 2.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.035 | -1.06 | 1.37 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6643 | 0.1133 | 2.34 | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- 14 United States of America 2.51 compare
- 15 Uzbekistan 2.5 compare
- 16 Republic of Moldova 2.35 compare
- 18 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 2.29 compare
- 19 Czechia 2.21 compare
- 20 Pakistan 2.2 compare
More reference data data for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.6268 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.29 (2026)
- Average precipitation per year 1,677 (2025)
- Global precipitation anomaly -25.01 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2524 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.12 (2025)
- Exposure to extreme temperature β Annual temperature change 1.09 Degrees celsius (2023)
- Exposure to extreme precipitation β Annual precipitation change 169.87 Millimetres per year (2023)
- Average annual surface temperature -0.0896 (2025)
- Annual temperature anomalies 0.6175 (2025)
All data for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands β
Frequently asked questions
- What is spring temperature anomalies in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
- Spring temperature anomalies in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands was 2.34 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest spring temperature anomalies recorded in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 2.34 in 2026.
- What is the lowest spring temperature anomalies recorded in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.02 in 1970.
- How does South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands rank for spring temperature anomalies?
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ranks 17th out of 190 countries with data for 2026.
- Is spring temperature anomalies rising or falling in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 339.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Spring temperature anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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