High Level Summary of Statistics Trend Last update: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Annual Temperature
The global average surface temperature has increased over the 20th century by about 0.6°C. The 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 temperatures for Scotland are the highest since the record began in 1914.
By the end of the century, temperatures in Scotland are predicted to increase by up to 3.5°C during the summer months and around 2.5°C during the winter. Whilst the global impacts of climate change are immense, there are also wide-ranging implications for Scotland. These include increased flood risk, and impacts on water resources, agriculture, transport, tourism and disease; all of great economic, social and environmental importance.
Source: Met Office
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