Spring temperature anomalies in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Spring temperature anomalies was 1.37 °C in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
1.37 °C
Change on year
up 12.6%
World rank
41st
of 193 countries
All-time high
2.07 °C
in 1957
All-time low
-4.43 °C
in 1962
Years of data
87
1940–2026

Spring temperature anomalies in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom stood at 1.37 °C.

That represents a change of up 12.6% on the previous year and up 423.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, spring temperature anomalies in United Kingdom peaked at 2.07 °C in 1957 and was at its lowest, -4.43 °C, in 1962.

That places United Kingdom 41st out of 193 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -1.15 °C -3.44 °C 1.39 °C 10
1950s -1.02 °C -3.64 °C 2.07 °C 10
1960s -1.38 °C -4.43 °C 1.33 °C 10
1970s -1.15 °C -2.55 °C 0.3158 °C 10
1980s -0.9417 °C -2.28 °C 0.6276 °C 10
1990s 0.3231 °C -1.94 °C 1.57 °C 10
2000s -0.0203 °C -1.8 °C 0.9116 °C 10
2010s -0.136 °C -3.53 °C 1.84 °C 10
2020s 0.7345 °C -0.0947 °C 1.37 °C 7

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 38 Paraguay 1.44 °C compare
  2. 39 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.43 °C compare
  3. 40 Hong Kong 1.42 °C compare
  4. 42 Serbia 1.37 °C compare
  5. 44 Faroe Islands 1.25 °C compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is spring temperature anomalies in United Kingdom?
Spring temperature anomalies in United Kingdom was 1.37 °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 United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 2.07 °C in 1957.
What is the lowest spring temperature anomalies recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was -4.43 °C in 1962.
How does United Kingdom rank for spring temperature anomalies?
United Kingdom ranks 41st out of 193 countries with data for 2026.
Is spring temperature anomalies rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is up 423.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom 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
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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.