Ashton, Canterbury, New Zealand Climate Change Severity

33
Moderate
The current climate change severity in Ashton is Moderate, with a 24.5% improvement in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Ashton Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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

Over the past 16 year(s), Ashton temperature has changed by around -3.6%, 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
4677
67.3%

cloudyCloudy
6032
-46.6%

rainyRainy
7768
-11.6%

snowySnowy
00
0%

mistyMisty
00
0%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Ashton has experienced measurable improvements in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 33 (within the Moderate severity category). This suggests improving climate conditions compared to previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

33/100


Moderate

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Ashton experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-0.43 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+6.27 %


Change in average humidity

-1.07 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-14.36 %


Heatwave changed by

-2 Days


Coldwave changed by

0 Day


Wind speeds changed by

+0.46 km/h


These indicators show reduced climate volatility, offering a valuable window to reinforce sustainable practices and strengthen long-term climate resilience. As the severity shifts toward Moderate, it is important to maintain momentum in climate adaptation efforts.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jul.

Ashton Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2026)
Ashton, Canterbury, New Zealand


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sat. 15, Aug.
light rainLight Rain

Temperature Icon9°/6°

Humidity Icon91%

Wind Icon28.4km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon7°/3°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon27km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon8°/0°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon15.5km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon11°/2°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon29.2km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon13.3km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon12°/5°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon14km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon15°/3°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon14°/7°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon33.8km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon13°/4°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon16.9km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon17km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon18.8km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon19.9km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon18.6km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon14°/4°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon18.4km/h
Sat. 29, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon14°/5°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon19km/h
Sun. 30, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon17.8km/h
Mon. 31, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon12°/5°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon21.1km/h
Tue. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon14°/5°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon22.2km/h
Wed. 2, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon22.8km/h
Thu. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon13°/4°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon21.5km/h
Fri. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon12°/4°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon21.8km/h
Sat. 5, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon13°/5°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon21.4km/h
Sun. 6, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon14°/5°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon21.7km/h
Mon. 7, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain

Temperature Icon14°/5°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon22.8km/h
Tue. 8, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain

Temperature Icon12°/4°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon20km/h
Wed. 9, Sep.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon13°/4°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon21.4km/h
Thu. 10, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon14°/4°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon24.9km/h
Fri. 11, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon14°/5°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon23.4km/h
Sat. 12, Sep.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible

Temperature Icon15°/4°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon20.1km/h
Sun. 13, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon14°/5°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon22.6km/h
Mon. 14, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers

Temperature Icon14°/5°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon20.3km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onFri. 21, Aug.

15°C


Low will be onTue. 18, Aug.

2°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 15, Aug.

91%


Low will be onWed. 19, Aug.

69%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSat. 22, Aug.

33.8km/h


Low will be onWed. 19, Aug.

13.3km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSat. 15, Aug.

12.6mm


Low will be onWed. 19, Aug.

0.05mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 19, Aug.

5


Low will be onSat. 15, Aug.

0.4