Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Climate Change Severity

48
High
The current climate change severity in Wollongong is High, with a 7.4% 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 Feb. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Wollongong Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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

Over the past 16 year(s), Wollongong temperature has changed by around -3.6%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

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

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
109
-10%

cloudyCloudy
118
-27.2%

rainyRainy
3624
-33.3%

snowySnowy
00
0%

mistyMisty
01
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Wollongong has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 48 (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

48/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Wollongong experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-1 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-41.3 %


Change in average humidity

-0.8 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+10.7 %


Heatwave changed by

-0.5 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-0.3 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+0.4 km/h


These indicators show that Wollongong 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 Feb.

Wollongong Weather Forecast 30 Days (March - April 2026)
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Fri. 13, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon20°/17°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon29.9km/h
Sat. 14, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon22°/17°

Humidity Icon61%

Wind Icon19.1km/h
Sun. 15, Mar.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon25°/15°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon29.5km/h
Mon. 16, Mar.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon26°/17°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon16.9km/h
Tue. 17, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon28°/20°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon27km/h
Wed. 18, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon20°/19°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon18.7km/h
Thu. 19, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon21°/18°

Humidity Icon86%

Wind Icon20.2km/h
Fri. 20, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon21°/18°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon19.1km/h
Sat. 21, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon23°/17°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon15.8km/h
Sun. 22, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon22°/17°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon29.5km/h
Mon. 23, Mar.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon21°/16°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon24.5km/h
Tue. 24, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon22°/15°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon17.6km/h
Wed. 25, Mar.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon28°/16°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon24.8km/h
Thu. 26, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon21°/18°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon21.2km/h
Fri. 27, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/17°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon17.6km/h
Sat. 28, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/18°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon17.6km/h
Sun. 29, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/17°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon19.1km/h
Mon. 30, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/17°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon21.6km/h
Tue. 31, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon22°/16°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon22.7km/h
Wed. 1, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/16°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon21.2km/h
Thu. 2, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon23°/17°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon20.5km/h
Sun. 5, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon22°/16°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon18.7km/h
Mon. 6, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon22°/17°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon18km/h
Tue. 7, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon22°/16°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon19.4km/h
Wed. 8, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon22°/16°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon16.9km/h
Thu. 9, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon22°/15°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon23km/h
Fri. 10, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon21°/15°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon19.1km/h
Sat. 11, Apr.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon22°/15°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon20.9km/h
Sun. 12, Apr.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon21°/15°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon19.8km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onTue. 17, Mar.

28°C


Low will be onSun. 15, Mar.

15°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 18, Mar.

92%


Low will be onSat. 14, Mar.

61%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onFri. 13, Mar.

29.9km/h


Low will be onSat. 21, Mar.

15.8km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onMon. 23, Mar.

10.8mm


Low will be onWed. 25, Mar.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 25, Mar.

7


Low will be onFri. 13, Mar.

1.6