Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Climate Change Severity

52
High
The current climate change severity in Waterloo is High, with a 2.3% 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 Jun. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Waterloo Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Waterloo temperature has changed by around +4.2%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
1946
142.1%

cloudyCloudy
3815
-60.5%

rainyRainy
7345
-38.3%

snowySnowy
1119
72.7%

mistyMisty
04
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Waterloo has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 52 (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

52/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Waterloo experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.18 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+43.35 %


Change in average humidity

-4.25 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+26.9 %


Heatwave changed by

0 Day


Coldwave changed by

-6 Days


Wind speeds changed by

+3.01 km/h


These indicators show that Waterloo 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 Jun.

Waterloo Weather Forecast 30 Days (July - August 2026)
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Tue. 21, Jul.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon25°/16°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon28.8km/h
Wed. 22, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon17°/10°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon33.1km/h
Thu. 23, Jul.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon23°/10°

Humidity Icon66%

Wind Icon23km/h
Fri. 24, Jul.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon26°/12°

Humidity Icon57%

Wind Icon11.5km/h
Sat. 25, Jul.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon28°/14°

Humidity Icon64%

Wind Icon20.2km/h
Sun. 26, Jul.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon26°/17°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon19.1km/h
Mon. 27, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon24°/16°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon18.4km/h
Tue. 28, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon26°/16°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon17.4km/h
Wed. 29, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/16°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon17.7km/h
Thu. 30, Jul.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon16km/h
Fri. 31, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon15.5km/h
Sat. 1, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon15.4km/h
Sun. 2, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon15.8km/h
Mon. 3, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon26°/16°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon15.9km/h
Tue. 4, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon26°/16°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon16.7km/h
Wed. 5, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon18km/h
Thu. 6, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon24°/15°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon16.1km/h
Fri. 7, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon15.7km/h
Sat. 8, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon17.4km/h
Sun. 9, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon26°/16°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon17.7km/h
Mon. 10, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/16°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon18.2km/h
Tue. 11, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon18.2km/h
Wed. 12, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/16°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon18.8km/h
Thu. 13, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon16.3km/h
Fri. 14, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon24°/15°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon16.1km/h
Sat. 15, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon15.2km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon16.4km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/16°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon18.7km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon24°/15°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon16.1km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon24°/14°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon16.1km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon17km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSat. 25, Jul.

28°C


Low will be onWed. 22, Jul.

10°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onMon. 27, Jul.

87%


Low will be onFri. 24, Jul.

57%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onWed. 22, Jul.

33.1km/h


Low will be onFri. 24, Jul.

11.5km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onTue. 21, Jul.

8.08mm


Low will be onSat. 25, Jul.

0.3mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onFri. 24, Jul.

8.5


Low will be onThu. 30, Jul.

4