Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Cromwell is Very High, with a 41.9% 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 Jul. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Cromwell Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Cromwell temperature has changed by around -21.8%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
3273
128.1%

cloudyCloudy
5834
-41.3%

rainyRainy
9472
-23.4%

snowySnowy
10
-100%

mistyMisty
03
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Cromwell 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, Cromwell experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-2 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-47.76 %


Change in average humidity

-6.68 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+26.41 %


Heatwave changed by

-6 Days


Coldwave changed by

0 Day


Wind speeds changed by

+0.68 km/h


These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Cromwell'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 Jul.

Cromwell Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2026)
Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Tue. 11, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon10°/-2°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon8.6km/h
Wed. 12, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon9°/-1°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon18km/h
Thu. 13, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon10°/1°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon6.5km/h
Fri. 14, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon11°/0°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon6.8km/h
Sat. 15, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon7°/-2°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon20.5km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon5°/-5°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon6.8km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon8°/-4°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon6.1km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon10°/-2°

Humidity Icon66%

Wind Icon10.4km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon6°/1°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon10.1km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon6°/1°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon9.5km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon7°/2°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon10.1km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon7°/1°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon10.4km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon8°/2°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon9.6km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon9°/3°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon11.2km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon8°/3°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon11.3km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon8°/3°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon12.7km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon8°/2°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon11.5km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon8°/3°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon12.3km/h
Sat. 29, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon9°/3°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon11.6km/h
Sun. 30, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon9°/3°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon11.8km/h
Mon. 31, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon9°/2°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon13km/h
Tue. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon9°/2°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon13.4km/h
Wed. 2, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon9°/3°

Humidity Icon87%

Wind Icon11.4km/h
Thu. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon9°/2°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon11.2km/h
Fri. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon8°/2°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon13.2km/h
Sat. 5, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon9°/2°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon12.6km/h
Sun. 6, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon8°/2°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon13.7km/h
Mon. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon8°/2°

Humidity Icon84%

Wind Icon13.2km/h
Tue. 8, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon8°/1°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon13.4km/h
Wed. 9, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon8°/2°

Humidity Icon85%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 10, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon9°/2°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon13.8km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onFri. 14, Aug.

11°C


Low will be onSun. 16, Aug.

-5°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 15, Aug.

91%


Low will be onTue. 18, Aug.

66%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSat. 15, Aug.

20.5km/h


Low will be onMon. 17, Aug.

6.1km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onThu. 10, Sep.

7.4mm


Low will be onTue. 18, Aug.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onMon. 17, Aug.

4


Low will be onSat. 15, Aug.

0.2