Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in Nanaimo is High, with a 27.9% 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


Nanaimo Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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

Over the past 16 year(s), Nanaimo temperature has changed by around +18.2%, 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
3298
206.2%

cloudyCloudy
4322
-48.8%

rainyRainy
11045
-59.09%

snowySnowy
32
-33.3%

mistyMisty
19
800%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Nanaimo has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 57 (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

57/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Nanaimo experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.75 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-2.16 %


Change in average humidity

-13.67 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-9.53 %


Heatwave changed by

0 Day


Coldwave changed by

-9 Days


Wind speeds changed by

+0.27 km/h


These indicators show that Nanaimo 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 Jul.

Nanaimo Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2026)
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sun. 2, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon24°/11°

Humidity Icon55%

Wind Icon10.8km/h
Mon. 3, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon23°/10°

Humidity Icon59%

Wind Icon9.7km/h
Tue. 4, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon26°/12°

Humidity Icon53%

Wind Icon10.4km/h
Wed. 5, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon26°/14°

Humidity Icon51%

Wind Icon10.8km/h
Thu. 6, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon25°/14°

Humidity Icon59%

Wind Icon7.9km/h
Fri. 7, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon24°/15°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon8.6km/h
Sat. 8, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon22°/12°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon9.4km/h
Sun. 9, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon22°/12°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon8.3km/h
Mon. 10, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon23°/16°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon8.9km/h
Tue. 11, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon23°/15°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon9.4km/h
Wed. 12, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon24°/16°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon9.6km/h
Thu. 13, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon23°/15°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon9.4km/h
Fri. 14, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon23°/15°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon9.4km/h
Sat. 15, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon24°/16°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon8.4km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon24°/16°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon8.3km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon24°/16°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon9.4km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon23°/15°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon9.8km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon23°/15°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon9.2km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon22°/15°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon9.6km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon22°/14°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon9.7km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon22°/14°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon9.5km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon21°/14°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon9.3km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon22°/14°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon8.7km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon23°/14°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon8.9km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon22°/14°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon8.7km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon23°/14°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon9.8km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon22°/14°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon9km/h
Sat. 29, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon21°/14°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon9.7km/h
Sun. 30, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon20°/13°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon9.3km/h
Mon. 31, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon20°/14°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon9.4km/h
Tue. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon21°/13°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon8km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onTue. 4, Aug.

26°C


Low will be onMon. 3, Aug.

10°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSun. 30, Aug.

82%


Low will be onWed. 5, Aug.

51%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 2, Aug.

10.8km/h


Low will be onThu. 6, Aug.

7.9km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSat. 29, Aug.

3.5mm


Low will be onThu. 6, Aug.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onThu. 6, Aug.

7.3


Low will be onMon. 10, Aug.

4