Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Kitchener is Very High, with a 25.09% 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


Kitchener Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Kitchener temperature has changed by around +4.6%, 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
2997
234.4%

cloudyCloudy
5316
-69.8%

rainyRainy
10250
-50.9%

snowySnowy
1119
72.7%

mistyMisty
14
300%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Kitchener has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 62 (within the Very High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

62/100


Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Kitchener experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.38 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+52.83 %


Change in average humidity

-5.57 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+55.97 %


Heatwave changed by

+3 Days


Coldwave changed by

-7 Days


Wind speeds changed by

+2.95 km/h


These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Kitchener's Very High severity status requires urgent and immediate adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly focused on managing extreme weather events, improving air quality, and ensuring water resources are adequate for the population.

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

Kitchener Weather Forecast 30 Days (September - October 2026)
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sun. 27, Sep.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon21°/11°

Humidity Icon57%

Wind Icon21.6km/h
Mon. 28, Sep.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon20°/12°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon15.8km/h
Tue. 29, Sep.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon22°/14°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon15.5km/h
Wed. 30, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon16°/13°

Humidity Icon90%

Wind Icon16.6km/h
Thu. 1, Oct.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon20°/15°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon30.2km/h
Fri. 2, Oct.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon17°/14°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon15.1km/h
Sat. 3, Oct.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon16°/9°

Humidity Icon60%

Wind Icon22km/h
Sun. 4, Oct.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon14°/10°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon24.5km/h
Mon. 5, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon17°/9°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon17.6km/h
Tue. 6, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon19°/10°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon20.6km/h
Wed. 7, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon17°/9°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon24.2km/h
Thu. 8, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon16°/7°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon21.9km/h
Fri. 9, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon16°/7°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon20.3km/h
Sat. 10, Oct.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon17°/7°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon18.6km/h
Sun. 11, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon16°/6°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon22.6km/h
Mon. 12, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon15°/7°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon22.2km/h
Tue. 13, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon14°/7°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon20.6km/h
Wed. 14, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon14°/6°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon21km/h
Thu. 15, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon25.6km/h
Fri. 16, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon12°/5°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon21.6km/h
Sat. 17, Oct.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon12°/4°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon22.1km/h
Sun. 18, Oct.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon12°/4°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon22.2km/h
Mon. 19, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon14°/5°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon24.3km/h
Tue. 20, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/6°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon22.1km/h
Wed. 21, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/6°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon23.8km/h
Thu. 22, Oct.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon12°/5°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon22.8km/h
Fri. 23, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon22.7km/h
Sat. 24, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon12°/5°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon22.7km/h
Sun. 25, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon12°/5°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon20.5km/h
Mon. 26, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon10°/4°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon22.4km/h
Tue. 27, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon10°/3°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon21.7km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onTue. 29, Sep.

22°C


Low will be onTue. 27, Oct.

3°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onFri. 2, Oct.

91%


Low will be onSun. 27, Sep.

57%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onThu. 1, Oct.

30.2km/h


Low will be onFri. 2, Oct.

15.1km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSun. 4, Oct.

21.05mm


Low will be onSun. 18, Oct.

0.7mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSat. 3, Oct.

5


Low will be onThu. 15, Oct.

2