Land Surface Temperature in Ireland
Ireland: Land Surface Temperature was 12.41 in 2021. ▬ Flat
Latest (2021)
12.41
Change on year
up 8.8%
World rank
176th
of 192 countries
All-time high
12.84
in 2000
All-time low
10.84
in 2008
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Land Surface Temperature in Ireland, 2000–2021
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land surface temperature in Ireland is 12.41, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 8.8% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land surface temperature in Ireland peaked at 12.84 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 10.84, in 2008.
That places Ireland 176th out of 192 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Land Surface Temperature in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12.84 | — |
| 2001 | 11.16 | -13.1% |
| 2002 | 11.59 | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 12.28 | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 11.72 | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 12.09 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 12.22 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 12.47 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 10.84 | -13.0% |
| 2009 | 11.34 | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 11.34 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 11.44 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 10.84 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 12.03 | +10.9% |
| 2014 | 11.91 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 11.47 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 11.84 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 11.72 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 12.47 | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 11.66 | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 11.41 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 12.41 | +8.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 12.41 is below the median for high income countries, which is 18.45, 67% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 12.41 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.87, 83% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.86 | 10.84 | 12.84 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.67 | 10.84 | 12.47 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.91 | 11.41 | 12.41 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 173 North Korea 13.19 compare
- 174 Poland 12.69 compare
- 175 United Kingdom 12.44 compare
- 177 Austria 12.06 compare
- 178 Tajikistan 11.88 compare
- 179 Denmark 11.78 compare
More environment data for Ireland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.412 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.89 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.0083 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land surface temperature in Ireland?
- Land surface temperature in Ireland was 12.41 in 2021, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest land surface temperature recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 12.84 in 2000.
- What is the lowest land surface temperature recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.84 in 2008.
- How does Ireland rank for land surface temperature?
- Ireland ranks 176th out of 192 countries with data for 2021.
- Is land surface temperature rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Land Surface Temperature. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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