Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Climate Change Severity

67
Very High
The current climate change severity in Medicine Hat is Very High, with a 32.6% 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
°C

Medicine Hat Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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

Over the past 16 year(s), Medicine Hat temperature has changed by around +41.04%, 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
2955
89.6%
cloudyCloudy
5220
-61.5%
rainyRainy
6240
-35.4%
snowySnowy
510
100%
mistyMisty
010
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Medicine Hat has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 67 (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

67/100

Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Medicine Hat experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.49 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

+44.13 %

Change in average humidity

-0.63 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

+10.49 %

Heatwave changed by

+11 Days

Coldwave changed by

-6 Days

Wind speeds changed by

+4.83 km/h

These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Medicine Hat'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.

Medicine Hat Weather Forecast 30 Days (July - August 2026)
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Wed. 29, Jul.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon31°/16°
Humidity Icon34%
Wind Icon14.8km/h
Thu. 30, Jul.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon33°/18°
Humidity Icon30%
Wind Icon18.4km/h
Fri. 31, Jul.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon35°/19°
Humidity Icon25%
Wind Icon27.4km/h
Sat. 1, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon40°/19°
Humidity Icon20%
Wind Icon31.3km/h
Sun. 2, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon29°/14°
Humidity Icon19%
Wind Icon52.9km/h
Mon. 3, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon24°/10°
Humidity Icon43%
Wind Icon31km/h
Tue. 4, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon25°/12°
Humidity Icon46%
Wind Icon34.9km/h
Wed. 5, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon52%
Wind Icon16km/h
Thu. 6, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon28°/15°
Humidity Icon49%
Wind Icon18.1km/h
Fri. 7, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon50%
Wind Icon18.3km/h
Sat. 8, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon27°/15°
Humidity Icon49%
Wind Icon19.6km/h
Sun. 9, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon27°/14°
Humidity Icon46%
Wind Icon17.5km/h
Mon. 10, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon28°/16°
Humidity Icon41%
Wind Icon17.3km/h
Tue. 11, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon28°/17°
Humidity Icon44%
Wind Icon18km/h
Wed. 12, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon27°/16°
Humidity Icon47%
Wind Icon18km/h
Thu. 13, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon28°/16°
Humidity Icon46%
Wind Icon18.4km/h
Fri. 14, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon28°/15°
Humidity Icon43%
Wind Icon18.9km/h
Sat. 15, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/15°
Humidity Icon46%
Wind Icon18.9km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon27°/14°
Humidity Icon45%
Wind Icon18.6km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon27°/14°
Humidity Icon43%
Wind Icon17.7km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon27°/15°
Humidity Icon44%
Wind Icon18.8km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon27°/14°
Humidity Icon42%
Wind Icon18km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon42%
Wind Icon19.3km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon26°/14°
Humidity Icon45%
Wind Icon20.5km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon25°/15°
Humidity Icon47%
Wind Icon21.3km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon26°/13°
Humidity Icon45%
Wind Icon20.1km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon25°/14°
Humidity Icon45%
Wind Icon22.2km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon25°/13°
Humidity Icon45%
Wind Icon17.7km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon27°/14°
Humidity Icon41%
Wind Icon17.8km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/14°
Humidity Icon39%
Wind Icon20.2km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon26°/14°
Humidity Icon41%
Wind Icon18.2km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSat. 1, Aug.

40°C

Low will be onMon. 3, Aug.

10°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 5, Aug.

52%

Low will be onSun. 2, Aug.

19%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 2, Aug.

52.9km/h

Low will be onWed. 29, Jul.

14.8km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onWed. 5, Aug.

9.5mm

Low will be onWed. 26, Aug.

0.07mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 29, Jul.

7.5

Low will be onFri. 21, Aug.

4

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