Chico, California, United States Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in Chico is High, with a 7.6% 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

Chico 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), Chico temperature has changed by around +12.8%, 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
104130
25%
cloudyCloudy
4821
-56.2%
rainyRainy
4621
-54.3%
snowySnowy
02
100%
mistyMisty
01
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Chico 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, Chico experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+2.17 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

+69.47 %

Change in average humidity

-5.52 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

-23.38 %

Heatwave changed by

+7 Days

Coldwave changed by

-2 Days

Wind speeds changed by

-1.5 km/h

These indicators show that Chico 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.

Chico Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2026)
Chico, California, United States

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Fri. 7, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon45°/21°
Humidity Icon24%
Wind Icon15.5km/h
Sat. 8, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon45°/21°
Humidity Icon15%
Wind Icon14.8km/h
Sun. 9, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon45°/21°
Humidity Icon15%
Wind Icon15.1km/h
Mon. 10, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon42°/19°
Humidity Icon16%
Wind Icon17.6km/h
Tue. 11, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon42°/17°
Humidity Icon16%
Wind Icon15.1km/h
Wed. 12, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon42°/20°
Humidity Icon15%
Wind Icon13.3km/h
Thu. 13, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon41°/19°
Humidity Icon21%
Wind Icon14.4km/h
Fri. 14, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon39°/18°
Humidity Icon24%
Wind Icon18.7km/h
Sat. 15, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon37°/20°
Humidity Icon31%
Wind Icon11.3km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon38°/21°
Humidity Icon29%
Wind Icon11.8km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon37°/21°
Humidity Icon31%
Wind Icon14.1km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon37°/20°
Humidity Icon31%
Wind Icon13km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon37°/20°
Humidity Icon30%
Wind Icon12.4km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon36°/20°
Humidity Icon31%
Wind Icon13.4km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon34°/20°
Humidity Icon34%
Wind Icon14.3km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon35°/19°
Humidity Icon35%
Wind Icon14km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon35°/19°
Humidity Icon32%
Wind Icon13.9km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon35°/19°
Humidity Icon31%
Wind Icon14.3km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon35°/19°
Humidity Icon30%
Wind Icon13.5km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon35°/19°
Humidity Icon30%
Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon36°/19°
Humidity Icon29%
Wind Icon12.1km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon35°/19°
Humidity Icon30%
Wind Icon13.1km/h
Sat. 29, Aug.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon35°/19°
Humidity Icon31%
Wind Icon14.6km/h
Sun. 30, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon35°/19°
Humidity Icon30%
Wind Icon12.4km/h
Mon. 31, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon35°/19°
Humidity Icon29%
Wind Icon13.8km/h
Tue. 1, Sep.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon35°/19°
Humidity Icon30%
Wind Icon14.3km/h
Wed. 2, Sep.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon35°/19°
Humidity Icon30%
Wind Icon13.6km/h
Thu. 3, Sep.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon36°/19°
Humidity Icon29%
Wind Icon11.6km/h
Fri. 4, Sep.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon36°/19°
Humidity Icon29%
Wind Icon12km/h
Sat. 5, Sep.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon35°/18°
Humidity Icon30%
Wind Icon13.3km/h
Sun. 6, Sep.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon36°/19°
Humidity Icon28%
Wind Icon12.7km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onFri. 7, Aug.

45°C

Low will be onTue. 11, Aug.

17°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 22, Aug.

35%

Low will be onSat. 8, Aug.

15%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onFri. 14, Aug.

18.7km/h

Low will be onSat. 15, Aug.

11.3km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onMon. 24, Aug.

0.6mm

Low will be onThu. 13, Aug.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onTue. 11, Aug.

10

Low will be onMon. 17, Aug.

6

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