Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Emmetsburg is Very High, with a 24.1% 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

Emmetsburg Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
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0%
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0%
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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Emmetsburg temperature has changed by around +24.1%, 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
3289
178.1%
cloudyCloudy
5314
-73.5%
rainyRainy
7137
-47.8%
snowySnowy
75
-28.5%
mistyMisty
07
100%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Emmetsburg has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 62 (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

62/100

Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Emmetsburg experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.93 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

-50.29 %

Change in average humidity

-10.85 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

+5.41 %

Heatwave changed by

+1 Days

Coldwave changed by

-7 Days

Wind speeds changed by

+1.76 km/h

These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Emmetsburg'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 Jul.

Emmetsburg Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2026)
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Mon. 17, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon18°/8°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon68km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon10°/6°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon43.6km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon10°/7°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon37.8km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon8°/6°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon46.8km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon9°/8°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon60.1km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon9°/8°
Humidity Icon93%
Wind Icon57.6km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon8°/8°
Humidity Icon94%
Wind Icon40.3km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon7°/6°
Humidity Icon72%
Wind Icon43.9km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/17°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon17.6km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/16°
Humidity Icon72%
Wind Icon18.8km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/17°
Humidity Icon72%
Wind Icon19.4km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/16°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon20.6km/h
Sat. 29, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/16°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon18.3km/h
Sun. 30, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/16°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon17.4km/h
Mon. 31, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/16°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon19.3km/h
Tue. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon18.2km/h
Wed. 2, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/16°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon20.8km/h
Thu. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon23km/h
Fri. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon21.3km/h
Sat. 5, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon25°/14°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon21.8km/h
Sun. 6, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/13°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon20.6km/h
Mon. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon24°/13°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon19.5km/h
Tue. 8, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon24°/13°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon21.8km/h
Wed. 9, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon25°/14°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon20.3km/h
Thu. 10, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon25°/14°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon19.5km/h
Fri. 11, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon25°/14°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon20km/h
Sat. 12, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon24°/13°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon18.9km/h
Sun. 13, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon25°/12°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon19km/h
Mon. 14, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon25°/13°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon20.3km/h
Tue. 15, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon22.9km/h
Wed. 16, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon25°/15°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon21.6km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onTue. 25, Aug.

27°C

Low will be onTue. 18, Aug.

6°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSun. 23, Aug.

94%

Low will be onSun. 13, Sep.

66%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onMon. 17, Aug.

68km/h

Low will be onSun. 30, Aug.

17.4km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onTue. 18, Aug.

13.8mm

Low will be onMon. 14, Sep.

0.5mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onMon. 17, Aug.

7.7

Low will be onFri. 21, Aug.

2

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