Climate trends at Tallinn (1920–2025)
Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, has seen remarkable changes in its climate over the past century. With data spanning from 1920 to 2025, we can observe significant trends in temperature that reflect broader global warming patterns. The city is served by multiple climate monitoring stations, allowing for a comprehensive view of the region's climatic shifts.
Trend Summary
During the first decade of observations (1920–1929), the mean temperature was 4.85°C. In stark contrast, the last decade (2016–2025) recorded a mean temperature of 7.28°C, indicating a warming of 2.44°C over this period. This increase is a clear indicator of the ongoing climate change affecting the region.
In the context of recent decades, the mean temperature from 2015 to 2024 was 7.25°C, while the preceding decade from 2006 to 2015 averaged 6.58°C, showing a rise of 0.71°C. Notably, the warming trend since 1980 has been approximately 1.94°C, with a rate of 0.513°C per decade.
Climate Change Impacts
The rising temperatures in Tallinn are likely to result in increased risks of heat waves and droughts, as warmer conditions become more prevalent. These changes can have profound effects on local ecosystems, agriculture, and urban infrastructure.
Comparison vs National Benchmark and Paris
When comparing Tallinn's climate data to the national average, the mean annual temperature from 1991 to 2020 was approximately 6.41°C, which aligns closely with Tallinn's recent averages. In contrast, the city's temperature is significantly lower than that of Paris, with a delta of -6.19°C.
Top-5 Warm Years
- 2020: 8.2°C
- 2024: 8.01°C
- 2025: 7.9°C
- 2015: 7.55°C
- 2019: 7.53°C
The record warmest year on record was 2020, while the coldest year was 1942, with a temperature of 2.68°C.
For more detailed data, you can access the raw CSV or JSON files here, and explore the interactive map here.