Braidwood, Illinois, United States Climate Change Severity

38
Moderate
The current climate change severity in Braidwood is Moderate, with a 23.07% improvement in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to Sep. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C (c)

Braidwood Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

2025
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Braidwood temperature has changed by around +3.8%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Sep. (Historical Vs 2025)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
4722
-53.1%
cloudyCloudy
6934
-50.7%
rainyRainy
10760
-43.9%
snowySnowy
67
16.6%
mistyMisty
022
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Braidwood has experienced measurable improvements in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 38 (within the Moderate severity category). This suggests improving climate conditions compared to previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

38/100

Moderate

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Braidwood experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.4 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

+12.2 %

Change in average humidity

-3.7 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

-16.2 %

Heatwave changed by

+1.2 day(s)

Coldwave changed by

-8.2 day(s)

Wind speeds changed by

+1.4 km/h

These indicators show reduced climate volatility, offering a valuable window to reinforce sustainable practices and strengthen long-term climate resilience. As the severity shifts toward Moderate, it is important to maintain momentum in climate adaptation efforts.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Sep.

Braidwood Weather Forecast 30 Days (October - November 2025)
Braidwood, Illinois, United States

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sat. 25, Oct.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon13°/1°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon16km/h
Sun. 26, Oct.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon13°/5°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 27, Oct.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon14°/5°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon23km/h
Tue. 28, Oct.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon11°/6°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon26km/h
Wed. 29, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon13°/6°
Humidity Icon60%
Wind Icon28km/h
Thu. 30, Oct.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon13°/4°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon11km/h
Fri. 31, Oct.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon16°/6°
Humidity Icon57%
Wind Icon27km/h
Sat. 1, Nov.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon18°/6°
Humidity Icon55%
Wind Icon32km/h
Sun. 2, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon15°/8°
Humidity Icon36%
Wind Icon36km/h
Mon. 3, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon18°/5°
Humidity Icon38%
Wind Icon26km/h
Tue. 4, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon22°/11°
Humidity Icon62%
Wind Icon28km/h
Wed. 5, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon13°/8°
Humidity Icon51%
Wind Icon36km/h
Thu. 6, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon7°/3°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 7, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon6°/1°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon18km/h
Sat. 8, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon13°/4°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon18km/h
Sun. 9, Nov.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times
Temperature Icon14°/4°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon23km/h
Mon. 10, Nov.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times
Temperature Icon13°/4°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon25km/h
Wed. 12, Nov.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times
Temperature Icon7°/0°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon22km/h
Thu. 13, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible
Temperature Icon7°/-1°
Humidity Icon65%
Wind Icon22km/h
Fri. 14, Nov.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times
Temperature Icon9°/1°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon20km/h
Sat. 15, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon9°/1°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon19km/h
Sun. 16, Nov.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times
Temperature Icon9°/2°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 17, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon9°/2°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon27km/h
Tue. 18, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon8°/0°
Humidity Icon72%
Wind Icon26km/h
Wed. 19, Nov.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times
Temperature Icon8°/0°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon25km/h
Thu. 20, Nov.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times
Temperature Icon8°/1°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon23km/h
Fri. 21, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon8°/0°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon24km/h
Sun. 23, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon7°/0°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 24, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon7°/0°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon23km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onTue. 4, Nov.

21.6°C

Low will be onThu. 13, Nov.

-0.9°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 25, Oct.

80%

Low will be onSun. 2, Nov.

36%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 2, Nov.

36.4km/h

Low will be onThu. 30, Oct.

11.2km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onTue. 28, Oct.

11.6mm

Low will be onThu. 13, Nov.

0.2mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onTue. 4, Nov.

5

Low will be onFri. 7, Nov.

1

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