Global Temperature and Atmosphere Concentration of Carbon Dioxide during 2000-12

During 2000-12, global average temperature rose by average annual growth rate of 0.11% from 14.29 degree Celsius in 2000 to 14.47 degree Celsius in 2012. During this period, maximum global average temperature (14.52 degree Celsius) was observed in 2010 and minimum global average temperature (14.29 degree Celsius) was observed in 2000.

During 2000-12, atmosphere concentration of Carbon Dioxide rose by average annual growth rate of 0.51% from 369.4 parts per million (ppm) in 2000 to 392.6 parts per million (ppm) in 2012.