Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in Lower Hutt is High, with a 20.6% 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 Jul. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C

Lower Hutt 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), Lower Hutt temperature has changed by around -7.6%, 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
3942
7.6%
cloudyCloudy
5924
-59.3%
rainyRainy
92116
26.08%
snowySnowy
00
0%
mistyMisty
03
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Lower Hutt 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, Lower Hutt experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-1.05 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

+45.89 %

Change in average humidity

+2.93 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

+6.92 %

Heatwave changed by

-7 Days

Coldwave changed by

+1 Days

Wind speeds changed by

-4.56 km/h

These indicators show that Lower Hutt 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.

Lower Hutt Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2026)
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sat. 15, Aug.
mistMist
Temperature Icon14°/9°
Humidity Icon95%
Wind Icon31.3km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
light drizzleLight Drizzle
Temperature Icon9°/6°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon41.8km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon8°/5°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon35.3km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon10°/6°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon33.8km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon12°/6°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon28.8km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon11°/5°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon12.6km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon12°/6°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon32.4km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon13°/10°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon37.4km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon13°/10°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon41.4km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/9°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon29.5km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon13°/8°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon27.7km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/9°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon29.6km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/9°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon28.8km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/8°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon29.2km/h
Sat. 29, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon13°/9°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon27.3km/h
Sun. 30, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon13°/9°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon28km/h
Mon. 31, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/9°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon28.8km/h
Tue. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon13°/9°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon32.2km/h
Wed. 2, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon12°/9°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon30.3km/h
Thu. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/8°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon28.8km/h
Fri. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/8°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon33.3km/h
Sat. 5, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/8°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon35.1km/h
Sun. 6, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/9°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon34.3km/h
Mon. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/9°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon36.5km/h
Tue. 8, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon12°/8°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon30.1km/h
Wed. 9, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon12°/8°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon32.6km/h
Thu. 10, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon13°/9°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon35km/h
Fri. 11, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/8°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon32.2km/h
Sat. 12, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon13°/8°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon32.6km/h
Sun. 13, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon13°/9°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon33.9km/h
Mon. 14, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/9°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon32.5km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSat. 15, Aug.

14°C

Low will be onMon. 17, Aug.

5°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 15, Aug.

95%

Low will be onTue. 18, Aug.

70%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 16, Aug.

41.8km/h

Low will be onThu. 20, Aug.

12.6km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSat. 15, Aug.

8.07mm

Low will be onSat. 22, Aug.

0.04mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 19, Aug.

5

Low will be onMon. 17, Aug.

1.2

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