Banff, Alberta, Canada Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in Banff is High, with a 19.06% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Aug. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Banff Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Banff temperature has changed by around -32.09%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Aug. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
3555
57.1%

cloudyCloudy
5234
-34.6%

rainyRainy
11861
-48.3%

snowySnowy
1116
45.4%

mistyMisty
020
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Banff has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 57 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

57/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Banff experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-1.83 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-2.17 %


Change in average humidity

-10.29 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-12.33 %


Heatwave changed by

-10 Days


Coldwave changed by

+1 Days


Wind speeds changed by

+1.13 km/h


These indicators show that Banff is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

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

Banff Weather Forecast 30 Days (September - October 2026)
Banff, Alberta, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Fri. 25, Sep.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon11°/0°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon12.2km/h
Sat. 26, Sep.
thundery outbreaks possibleThundery outbreaks in nearby

Temperature Icon4°/0°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon8.3km/h
Sun. 27, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon9°/-3°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon6.5km/h
Mon. 28, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon11°/-1°

Humidity Icon61%

Wind Icon7.9km/h
Tue. 29, Sep.
light rain showerRain Shower

Temperature Icon7°/-1°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon8.3km/h
Wed. 30, Sep.
light rain showerRain Shower

Temperature Icon3°/-3°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon6.8km/h
Thu. 1, Oct.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon4°/-4°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon6.8km/h
Fri. 2, Oct.
light freezing rainFreezing Rain

Temperature Icon3°/-4°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon7.9km/h
Sat. 3, Oct.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon12°/2°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon7.1km/h
Sun. 4, Oct.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon12°/3°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon7.9km/h
Mon. 5, Oct.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon12°/3°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon7.4km/h
Tue. 6, Oct.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon13°/3°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon7.8km/h
Wed. 7, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon12°/3°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon7.8km/h
Thu. 8, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon11°/3°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon8.4km/h
Fri. 9, Oct.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon11°/1°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon8.1km/h
Sat. 10, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon9°/1°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon8.9km/h
Sun. 11, Oct.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon7°/0°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon8.1km/h
Mon. 12, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon8°/0°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon8.2km/h
Tue. 13, Oct.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon8°/0°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon8.4km/h
Wed. 14, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon9°/0°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon8.4km/h
Thu. 15, Oct.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon9°/1°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon8.4km/h
Fri. 16, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon9°/1°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon8.3km/h
Sat. 17, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon8°/1°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon8.3km/h
Sun. 18, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon8°/1°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon7.6km/h
Mon. 19, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon9°/2°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon8.1km/h
Tue. 20, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon8°/1°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon8.3km/h
Wed. 21, Oct.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon7°/0°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon7.5km/h
Thu. 22, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon7°/-1°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon8.8km/h
Fri. 23, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon6°/-1°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon7.7km/h
Sat. 24, Oct.
moderate snowSnow

Temperature Icon4°/-2°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon8.7km/h
Sun. 25, Oct.
moderate or heavy snow showersSnow Showers

Temperature Icon4°/-4°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon7.8km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onTue. 6, Oct.

13°C


Low will be onThu. 1, Oct.

-4°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onTue. 29, Sep.

84%


Low will be onMon. 28, Sep.

61%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onFri. 25, Sep.

12.2km/h


Low will be onSun. 27, Sep.

6.5km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onFri. 25, Sep.

12.1mm


Low will be onMon. 5, Oct.

0.1mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onMon. 28, Sep.

3.3


Low will be onThu. 1, Oct.

1