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Historical Country Temperature Data
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This dataset provides statistics of mean surface temperature change by country, updated annually. It covers the period from 1961 to 2023, offering insights into historical temperature anomalies. The data represents temperature changes relative to a baseline climatology period of 1951–1980. This information is crucial for understanding global warming and climate change, allowing for the investigation of historical trends and the potential for mitigating future temperature increases. It is based on publicly available Global Surface Temperature Change (GISTEMP) data distributed by NASA-GISS.
Columns
- Area Code: An integer representing the numerical code for each geographic area.
- Area: The name of the countries and territories covered. This column is an object type, listing entities such as Afghanistan. As of 2019, it includes 190 countries and 37 other territorial entities.
- Months Code: An integer representing the numerical code for months.
- Months: The period covered, which can be individual months, seasons, or the meteorological year. This column is an object type.
- Element Code: An integer representing the numerical code for the type of measurement.
- Element: The type of data recorded, specifically 'Temperature change' or 'Standard Deviation'. This column is an object type.
- Unit: The unit of measurement for the temperature data, which is Celsius degrees (°C). This column is an object type.
- Y1961 through Y2023: These columns represent the temperature anomalies for each respective year from 1961 to 2023. These are numerical values indicating the change in temperature.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided as a CSV data file, with a sample file named
Environment_Temperature_change_E_All_Data_NOFLAG.csv. The file size is 6.26 MB and it contains 66 columns. While the exact number of rows or records is not explicitly stated, various column statistics indicate approximately 9656 entries are typically valid.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing historical global warming and climate change trends.
- Investigating potential correlations between temperature changes and other environmental or socio-economic variables, particularly by merging with other country-level datasets using ISO3 codes.
- Predicting future temperature changes based on historical patterns, including overall world temperature changes.
- Academic research and environmental policy development focusing on atmospheric science and climate studies.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope encompasses the countries and territories of the world, covering 190 countries and 37 other territorial entities in 2019. The time range spans from 1961 to 2023, with data available for monthly, seasonal, and annual mean temperature anomalies. The baseline period for temperature anomaly calculations is 1951–1980. Notably, the dataset also includes an overall 'World' temperature change entry.
License
Attribution 3.0 IGO (CC BY 3.0 IGO)
Who Can Use It
- Climate scientists and researchers studying long-term temperature trends and climate phenomena.
- Environmental agencies and policymakers for monitoring climate change impacts and informing policy decisions.
- Data analysts and modellers interested in predictive analytics for environmental forecasting.
- Academics and students for educational purposes, exploring environmental statistics and global temperature patterns.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Temperature Change 1961-2023
- FAOSTAT Worldwide Temperature Anomalies
- Historical Country Temperature Data
- Climate Change Indicators (1961-2023)
Attributes
Original Data Source: Historical Country Temperature Data
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