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Temperature trends in Birmingham

Coverage 1881–2025

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Primary weather station near Birmingham with the most complete temperature record

CET CENTRAL ENGLAND

Station record

Station id
UK000000000
Source
NOAA
Record
1881–2025
Years
145
Warmest year
2025 (11.2°C)
Coldest year
1892 (8.18°C)
Trend since 1980
+0.30°C / decade

CET CENTRAL ENGLAND

1881–2025 · Birmingham, United Kingdom

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First 10 years (1881–1890): 8.83 °C · Last 10 years (2016–2025): 10.72 °C · Gap: +1.88 °C

Annual mean temperatures — NOAA source.

Climate trends at Birmingham (1881–2025)

Birmingham, located in the United Kingdom, has been subject to significant climatic changes over the past century. With a population of approximately 2.9 million, this vibrant city is experiencing warming trends that reflect broader global patterns. The data from the CET Central England station, which has been collecting observations since 1881, reveals notable increases in average temperatures.

In the first decade of observations (1881–1890), the mean temperature was 8.83°C, while the most recent decade (2016–2025) has seen a rise to 10.72°C. This represents a warming of 1.88°C over this period, indicating a clear trend of increasing temperatures in Birmingham.

Trend Summary

From 1881 to 2025, Birmingham has shown a consistent increase in average temperatures. The mean temperature for the period 1961–1990 was 9.45°C, which increased to 10.20°C during 1991–2020. The latest data from 2015 to 2024 shows an average temperature of 10.62°C, indicating a warming of approximately 1.15°C since 1980. The warming trend is evident, with an increase of 0.3°C per decade since 1980.

Climate change impacts

The rising temperatures in Birmingham may lead to increased risks of heat waves, droughts, and other climate-related challenges. As the climate continues to warm, the potential for extreme weather events may also rise, impacting both the environment and the city's inhabitants.

Comparison vs National Benchmark and Paris

When compared to the national benchmark, Birmingham's mean annual temperature from 1991 to 2020 was approximately 10.62°C, slightly above the national top 500 mean of 9.99°C. Additionally, Birmingham's temperatures are 2.4°C lower than those recorded in Paris, indicating regional variations in climate impacts.

Top-5 warm years

  • 2025: 11.19°C
  • 2022: 11.12°C
  • 2023: 11.08°C
  • 2024: 10.93°C
  • 2014: 10.90°C

The record coldest temperature recorded in Birmingham was 8.18°C in 1892, highlighting the significant changes in climate over the years.

For more detailed data, you can access the raw data in CSV format or JSON format. Explore further with our interactive map.

Frequently asked questions

Which weather station is used for Birmingham?
Statistics on this page come from the CET CENTRAL ENGLAND station, id UK000000000, NOAA source.
How long is the temperature record in Birmingham?
The record runs from 1881 to 2025 (145 years with data).
How much has Birmingham warmed?
The annual mean changed by +1.88°C from 1881–1890 to 2016–2025 (first 10 vs last 10 years of the series).
What was the warmest year on record in Birmingham?
The warmest year in this series is 2025 (annual mean 11.2°C).
What is the decade trend since 1980 in Birmingham?
The linear trend since 1980 is +0.30°C per decade.

Downloads — primary station

Station: CET CENTRAL ENGLAND (NOAA UK000000000).

Fossil CO₂ emissions (ODIAC) in the grid cell for Birmingham

1° gridded estimate (fossil carbon surface flux integrated over the calendar year, 2000–2023) for the grid cell that contains the city: the plotted value is a surface emission intensity (gC/m²/yr), comparable across regions, not local air CO₂ concentration (wind and mixing are not represented here).

CO₂ page (ODIAC map, Keeling…)

ODIAC 1°×1° grid cell (centre ≈ 52.5°, -1.5°).