Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, Canada Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Fort Chipewyan is Very High, with a 21.7% 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


Fort Chipewyan Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Fort Chipewyan temperature has changed by around +71.5%, 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
1716
-5.8%

cloudyCloudy
3416
-52.9%

rainyRainy
4652
13.04%

snowySnowy
664
966.6%

mistyMisty
05
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Fort Chipewyan 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, Fort Chipewyan experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-2.77 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+54.65 %


Change in average humidity

+7.45 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+27.74 %


Heatwave changed by

-5 Days


Coldwave changed by

-7 Days


Wind speeds changed by

+0.42 km/h


These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Fort Chipewyan'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 Jun.

Fort Chipewyan Weather Forecast 30 Days (July - August 2026)
Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Tue. 28, Jul.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon22°/11°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon16.6km/h
Wed. 29, Jul.
light rain showerRain Shower

Temperature Icon15°/12°

Humidity Icon93%

Wind Icon33.5km/h
Thu. 30, Jul.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon20°/10°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon21.6km/h
Fri. 31, Jul.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon21°/11°

Humidity Icon64%

Wind Icon13.3km/h
Sat. 1, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon21°/14°

Humidity Icon66%

Wind Icon14.4km/h
Sun. 2, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon18°/13°

Humidity Icon61%

Wind Icon28.8km/h
Mon. 3, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon20°/10°

Humidity Icon58%

Wind Icon20.5km/h
Tue. 4, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon22°/12°

Humidity Icon64%

Wind Icon9.7km/h
Wed. 5, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon23°/13°

Humidity Icon56%

Wind Icon15.4km/h
Thu. 6, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon22°/13°

Humidity Icon58%

Wind Icon16.5km/h
Fri. 7, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon21°/13°

Humidity Icon62%

Wind Icon14.4km/h
Sat. 8, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon22°/13°

Humidity Icon63%

Wind Icon13.3km/h
Sun. 9, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon23°/13°

Humidity Icon62%

Wind Icon14.9km/h
Mon. 10, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon24°/13°

Humidity Icon62%

Wind Icon15.5km/h
Tue. 11, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon22°/13°

Humidity Icon61%

Wind Icon15.7km/h
Wed. 12, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon22°/12°

Humidity Icon62%

Wind Icon13.8km/h
Thu. 13, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon22°/13°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon16.6km/h
Fri. 14, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon22°/14°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon16.9km/h
Sat. 15, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon21°/12°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon13.7km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon21°/11°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon15.4km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon21°/12°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon16.3km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon20°/12°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon16.3km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon20°/12°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon16km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon19°/11°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon15.4km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon19°/11°

Humidity Icon66%

Wind Icon15.9km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon19°/11°

Humidity Icon64%

Wind Icon16.4km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon19°/11°

Humidity Icon66%

Wind Icon14.5km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon20°/11°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon14.2km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon20°/11°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon15.7km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon21°/12°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon15.1km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon20°/11°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon16.2km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onMon. 10, Aug.

24°C


Low will be onThu. 30, Jul.

10°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 29, Jul.

93%


Low will be onWed. 5, Aug.

56%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onWed. 29, Jul.

33.5km/h


Low will be onTue. 4, Aug.

9.7km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onWed. 29, Jul.

10.4mm


Low will be onFri. 31, Jul.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSat. 1, Aug.

6


Low will be onWed. 29, Jul.

1.3