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Temperature trends in Stockholm

10 weather stations · coverage 1883–2025

+ 2.9°Cin 142 years

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Primary weather station near Stockholm with the most complete temperature record

STOCKHOLM

Station record

Station id
10
Source
ECAD
Record
1883–2025
Years
143
Warmest year
2020 (9.72°C)
Coldest year
1888 (4.13°C)
Trend since 1980
+0.52°C / decade

STOCKHOLM

1883–2025 · Stockholm, Sweden

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First 10 years (1883–1892): 5.77 °C · Last 10 years (2016–2025): 8.64 °C · Gap: +2.87 °C

Annual mean temperatures — ECAD source.

Climate trends at Stockholm (1883–2025)

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden and a vibrant city with a population of over 2 million, has been monitoring its climate since 1883. The data from various stations in the region indicate significant changes over the years, particularly in temperature. The latest statistics reveal that the mean temperature during the period from 2016 to 2025 is 8.64°C, which is a substantial increase from the first ten years of observation (1883–1892), which had a mean temperature of 5.77°C. This represents a warming of 2.87°C over the span of more than a century.

Trend Summary

From 1883 to 2025, Stockholm has seen a clear trend of rising temperatures. The mean temperature in the recent decade (2016–2025) is 8.64°C, compared to 8.02°C from the previous decade (2006–2015), indicating an increase of 0.62°C. Additionally, the average temperature from 1991 to 2020 was approximately 8.33°C, which is lower than the recent mean, highlighting the ongoing warming trend. The comparison of the mean temperature from 1890-1900 (6.12°C) to the recent years (mean 2015-2024 at 8.59°C) shows a significant increase of 2.47°C, underscoring the impact of climate change.

Climate Change Impacts

The rising temperatures in Stockholm are likely contributing to increased risks of heat waves and prolonged droughts, which can affect both the environment and public health. As the climate continues to warm, these trends may exacerbate existing challenges, such as water management and urban planning.

Comparison vs National Benchmark and Paris

When compared to the national average temperature from 1991 to 2020, which is around 8.33°C, Stockholm's temperatures are slightly higher, indicating a localized warming trend. Furthermore, the temperature in Stockholm is 4.68°C lower than that of Paris, suggesting regional climate variations.

Top-5 Warm Years

  • 2020: 9.72°C
  • 2025: 9.21°C
  • 2018: 8.90°C
  • 2024: 8.87°C
  • 2014: 8.84°C

The record coldest temperature recorded in Stockholm was 4.13°C in 1888, a stark contrast to the warmest years observed recently.

For more detailed data, you can access the raw CSV/JSON data or explore the interactive map for further insights.

Frequently asked questions

Which weather station is used for Stockholm?
Statistics on this page come from the STOCKHOLM station, id 10, ECAD source.
How long is the temperature record in Stockholm?
The record runs from 1883 to 2025 (143 years with data).
How much has Stockholm warmed?
The annual mean changed by +2.87°C from 1883–1892 to 2016–2025 (first 10 vs last 10 years of the series).
What was the warmest year on record in Stockholm?
The warmest year in this series is 2020 (annual mean 9.72°C).
What is the decade trend since 1980 in Stockholm?
The linear trend since 1980 is +0.52°C per decade.

Downloads — primary station

Station: STOCKHOLM (ECAD 10).

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

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 ≈ 59.5°, 18.5°).

All other weather stations near Stockholm

Here are the 9 other stations linked to this page near Stockholm, with data that typically span 1882–2025, depending on the site.