Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in Medicine Hat is High, with a 8.3% worsening in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Sep. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Medicine Hat Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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0%
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Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Medicine Hat temperature has changed by around +2.03%, 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
6658
-12.1%

cloudyCloudy
7647
-38.1%

rainyRainy
8963
-29.2%

snowySnowy
54
-20%

mistyMisty
011
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Medicine Hat 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 2025, Medicine Hat experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.1 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+81.2 %


Change in average humidity

+6.4 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-11.5 %


Heatwave changed by

+0.5 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-7.2 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+2.2 km/h


These indicators show that Medicine Hat 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 Sep.

Medicine Hat Weather Forecast 30 Days (October - November 2025)
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Tue. 14, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon9°/-4°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon11km/h
Wed. 15, Oct.
mistMist

Temperature Icon9°/1°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon10km/h
Thu. 16, Oct.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon14°/4°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon17km/h
Fri. 17, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon14°/3°

Humidity Icon42%

Wind Icon34km/h
Sat. 18, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon12°/3°

Humidity Icon31%

Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 19, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/6°

Humidity Icon34%

Wind Icon31km/h
Mon. 20, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon16°/8°

Humidity Icon49%

Wind Icon17km/h
Tue. 21, Oct.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon11°/5°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon17km/h
Wed. 22, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon16°/5°

Humidity Icon61%

Wind Icon32km/h
Thu. 23, Oct.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon16°/6°

Humidity Icon39%

Wind Icon50km/h
Fri. 24, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon17°/4°

Humidity Icon31%

Wind Icon36km/h
Sat. 25, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon18°/9°

Humidity Icon33%

Wind Icon42km/h
Sun. 26, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon13°/4°

Humidity Icon38%

Wind Icon36km/h
Mon. 27, Oct.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon14°/8°

Humidity Icon34%

Wind Icon49km/h
Tue. 28, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon7°/-1°

Humidity Icon66%

Wind Icon22km/h
Wed. 29, Oct.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon7°/-1°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon23km/h
Thu. 30, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon9°/-1°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon26km/h
Fri. 31, Oct.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon9°/1°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon24km/h
Sat. 1, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon8°/0°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon21km/h
Sun. 2, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon7°/0°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 3, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon8°/-1°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon23km/h
Tue. 4, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon7°/-1°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon24km/h
Wed. 5, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon8°/-1°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon25km/h
Thu. 6, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon5°/-3°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon24km/h
Fri. 7, Nov.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon5°/-2°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon25km/h
Sat. 8, Nov.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon4°/-3°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon24km/h
Sun. 9, Nov.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers

Temperature Icon3°/-6°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 10, Nov.
moderate snowModerate snow

Temperature Icon1°/-6°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon25km/h
Wed. 12, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon3°/-6°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon26km/h
Thu. 13, Nov.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain

Temperature Icon5°/-3°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon24km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSun. 19, Oct.

21.2°C


Low will be onMon. 10, Nov.

-6.5°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 15, Oct.

88%


Low will be onSat. 18, Oct.

31%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onThu. 23, Oct.

50.4km/h


Low will be onWed. 15, Oct.

10.4km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSun. 2, Nov.

3.1mm


Low will be onThu. 23, Oct.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSun. 19, Oct.

4


Low will be onTue. 28, Oct.

1